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Marine Species: Alphestes afer
(Bloch, 1793)
Taxonomy Structure
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Serranidae |
| Genus: | Alphestes |
| Species: | Alphestes afer |
Species Data:
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| Common Name: | Mutton Hamlet |
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| Description: | Individuals of this species found in algae beds are olive-green with darker spots and bands. Individuals of reefs, especially those from the deep reefs are generally reddish-brown colored. |
| Habitat: | Coral and rocky reefs at depths between 2 and 30 meters. |
| Color: | Olive-green or reddish brown. |
| Dimensions: | Up to 30 centimeters. |
| Geographical Distribution: | Caribbean Sea |
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