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Haemulon parra

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Fish with a basic, 'fish-like' shape, with a sloping head with a relatively large mouth, a tapering body and a notched tail (H. parra). Body silvery to pearly gray. Distinct scale pattern accentuated by black spots that forms lines over the body. Pectoral fin may be light, other fins dusky to dark.
Size up to 41 cm.

Habitat:

Shallow water inside reef.

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