SPOTTED DRUM

Equetus punctatus


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Equetus punctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Equetus punctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

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Occurs primarily on coral reefs. Secretive and usually solitary, under ledges or near small caves (Ref. 7251). Often seen during the day around the bases of corals (Ref. 26938). Feeds at night on crabs, shrimps, and polychaetes. Easily approached (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).