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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 |
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English name | Blackeye thicklip |
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