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Porkfish

Anisotremus virginicus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

The porkfish is striped in blue and yellow, with two vertical black bands on its head, and yellow tail and fins. It has a small mouth with thick lips. It can grow up to 40 centimeters in length.

Habitat:

Colson Cay, Belize

Notes:

The porkfish is striped in blue and yellow, with two vertical black bands on its head, and yellow tail and fins. It has a small mouth with thick lips. It can grow up to 40 centimeters in length.

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Anisotremus virginicus

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PublishedNovember 26, 2013

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