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Giant Sweetlips
Plectorhinchus albovittatus
- Worldwide
- 318 observations
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About
Plectorhinchus albovittatus, the two-striped sweetlips, is a species of grunt native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. They occur in lagoons, reefs, or around seamounts. Juveniles live in turbid inshore and brackish waters. This species can reach 100 cm (39 in) SL. This species can be found in the aquarium trade.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- May 25, 2025South Pacific Ocean, Fitzroy Island, QLD, AUObserver: Poppy WoodView observation from May 25, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 22, 2025Fitzroy Island QLD, AustraliaObserver: Thomas WilsonView observation from Apr 22, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 22, 2025Fitzroy Island QLD, AustraliaObserver: Thomas WilsonView observation from Apr 22, 2025 on iNaturalist