Black Spot V Wrasse

A slender finely-scaled species with a distinct small black spot on side, at eye level, just past the pectoral fin (Ref. 48636).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 11

Inhabits silty sand or mud bottoms. Feeds on benthic crustaceans (other stomach contents were polychaete remains and fish scales).

Found solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102) on coastal slopes with sparse reef formation, inhabiting the open areas (Ref. 48636); also on silty sand or mud bottoms. Feeds on benthic crustaceans (other stomach contents were polychaete remains and fish scales) (Ref. 12420).