Plectorhinchus chubbi (Regan, 1919)
Dusky rubberlip
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae
Max. size:  75 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5,000.0 g
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Somalia (Ref. 30573) and Kenya and India to Port Alfred, South Africa. Reported from Indonesia (Ref. 5978).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Adults bronze with small white spots, lips pink; young dusky olive to greyish (Ref. 2799).
Biology:  A relatively rare species (Ref. 9710) found in coastal areas near reefs (Ref. 30573). Juveniles in shallow weedy areas. Omnivorous (Ref. 2799). Good to eat.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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