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Lavender jobfish

It is called “kurukinmachi” in Okinawa, and commonly seen in the fish market. Found at depths around 200 meters. Its body is sometimes light brown, but may be silver and lavender. 

Scientific name Pristipomoides sieboldii
English name Lavender jobfish
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