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Whitesaddle goatfish
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Distributed from south Japan to the Indian Ocean. In Okinawa, often found in coral reef areas and seaweed beds. Identified by the dark brown saddle shape near the tail that extends below the body’s lateral line. 

Scientific name Parupeneus ciliatus
English name Whitesaddle goatfish

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