Two-lined monocle bream

Scolopsis bilineata

The two-lined monocle bream, ''Scolopsis bilineata'', is a species of threadfin bream native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. An inhabitant of coral reefs, this species can be found at depths from 1 to 25 m . They are carnivorous, preying on smaller fishes, as well as benthic invertebrates. This species can reach a length of 25 cm , though most only reach a length of around 13 cm . This species is sought-after by local peoples for food and can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Status: Not evaluated
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderPerciformes
FamilyNemipteridae
GenusScolopsis
SpeciesS. bilineata