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Oblique-banded Sweetlips
Plectorhinchus lineatus
- Worldwide
- 1,380 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
Plectorhinchus lineata also known as the yellowbanded sweetlips, is a species of grunt which inhabits coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean, where it occurs at depths from 1 to 35 m (3.3 to 114.8 ft). This species can reach 72 cm (28 in) in TL. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can be found in the aquarium trade.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jun 5, 2025Fitzroy Island, QLD, AUObserver: James OswaldView observation from Jun 5, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Dec 6, 2024Fitzroy Island National Park, Fitzroy Island, QLD, AUObserver: LauraaView observation from Dec 6, 2024 on iNaturalist