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  2. Garish hind                                              

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Garish hind                                              

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In Okinawa, local fisherman call it the Indian mibai because of its flamboyant red and yellow patterns. It is found at depths below 200 meters. In January 2009, the Churaumi Aquarium was the first in the world to display this species.

Scientific name Cephalopholis igarashiensis
English name Garish hind                                              

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