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Pearlfishes > Encheliophis gracilis
Updated 5/19/2023
Family Carapidae
INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII
Encheliophis
gracilis
SLENDER
PEARLFISH
Rarely observed at
night when they leave their sea cucumber prey to find another, after
they eat the internal organs. Semi-transparent, densely covered by tiny dark spots,
marginal fins clear, with posterior rays black. Attains 11 inches.
Red Sea to Hawaii and French Polynesia.
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