Species FishBarred Thicklip

Barred Thicklip

Hemigymnus fasciatus

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Illustration of Barred Thicklip (Hemigymnus fasciatus)

This fish features a robust body with distinctive vertical bars and thick lips. They are often seen foraging among coral for food.

Habitat
Coral reefs and rocky areas.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on algae and small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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