Scolopsis trilineata Kner, 1868
Three-lined monocle bream
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Nemipteridae (Threadfin breams, Whiptail breams)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: South China Sea to Samoa, north to the Philippines, south to Scott Reef, New Caledonia and Tonga (Ref. 37816).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Head scales reaching forward to level of middle of eyes. Lower limb of preopercle naked. Antrorse (forward-directed) suborbital spine absent. Pelvic fins long, reaching to or just beyond level of anus. Axillary scale present. Color: Upper body dusky grey or brown, silvery-white below. Scales on sides with pearly-blue centers. 3 bluish-white stripes on snout.
Biology:  Inhabits sandy bottoms in lagoons and areas close to reefs and mangroves. Occurs singly or in small aggregations (Ref. 9785).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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