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Inhabits sandy and weedy areas near coral reefs (Ref. 30573), where it is well camouflaged and usually swims in the cover of the substrate (Ref. 48635). Juveniles sometimes abundant in shallow, weedy areas (Ref. 4369). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367). Flesh of large individuals is esteemed (Ref. 4369).
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Cercamia eremia (Allen, 1987)
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Dentex maroccanus Valenciennes, 1830
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Leiognathus berbis (Valenciennes, 1835)
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Apterichtus anguiformis (Peters, 1877)
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