| Bluestriped
Snapper (Lutjanus Kasmira) |
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 Tapered body with
pointed snout. Large eyes and mouth. The dorsal fin extends to the height
of the caudal peduncle. The coloring is golden yellow on the back becoming
gradually paler along the sides and almost silvery on the belly. Typical
of the species are the four light stripes running lengthwise, with the longest
stripe running from the mouth to the caudal peduncle. The edges of the dorsal
and caudal fins are black. This fish measures forty centimetres in length. |
| Bullethead
Parrotfish (Scarus Sordidus) |
 The general configuration
of the body is typical of the parrotfish. The dental plates can be clearly
seen. The young present a pattern with horizontal stripes. As they grow
this coloring turns dark brown. The adult males are green in colour and
the edges of their scales are salmon pink. The cheeks are bright orange
fading to yellow on the opercula. Strangely their teeth are green while
the female of the species has a pink mouth. |
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