Gnathodentex aureolineatus (Lacepède, 1802)
Yellowspot emperor or Striped large-eye bream, 30cm (usually smaller)

Gnathodentex aureolineatus is common at Kwajalein. It forms small to large schools on a range of lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reefs, dispersing at night to feed primarily on benthic invertebrates.

Created 15 April 2017

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