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Blackeye thicklip
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Inhabits shallow waters of coral reef areas from Amami Oshima southwards. Identified by its thick lips. It feeds by taking a mouthful of sand from the sea floor then filtering the sand for animals through its gills and mouth. Adults are pale green, while juveniles are black and white. 

Scientific name Hemigymnus melapterus
English name Blackeye thicklip
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