Plectrypops lima (Valenciennes, 1831)
Roughscale or Shy soldierfish, 16cm

These small solderifish hides well back in caves and holes during the day. At night it will come out to feed, but remains close to shelter and is difficult to photograph. We have seen it at Kwajalein, but have no photographs from there. The two photos below were taken in Hawaii.

Created 17 September 2017

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