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Oxycheilinus arenatus
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Found in caves of steep outer reef drop-offs from 25 to at least 46 m (Ref. 1602) with rich invertebrate growth such as large gorgonians or soft corals (Ref. 48636). Feeds mainly on fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans (Ref. 9823).
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Synchiropus stellatus Smith, 1963
Starry dragonet |
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Chromis ovatiformis Fowler, 1946
Ovate chromis |
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Pseudanthias pascalus (Jordan & Tanaka, 1927)
Amethyst anthias |
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Eusphyra blochii (Cuvier, 1816)
Winghead shark |
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Bodianus speciosus (Bowdich, 1825)
Blackbar hogfish |