Saurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Slender lizardfish, 32cm

Saurida gracilis is common on many reefs and sandy areas throughout the atoll.

This one had a couple of long black ectoparasites attached to its body.

A closer view of the parasite.

Created 30 January 2018

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