Genus
Common name: Sweetlips
Scientific name: Plectorhinchus
Plectorhinchus is a genus of fish commonly known as Sweetlips or Grunts due to the distinctive grunting sounds they produce by grinding their teeth together. These fish are appreciated in the aquarium trade for their unique patterns and large, fleshy lips. They inhabit various reef environments and are typically found in the Indo-Pacific region. Sweetlips are social creatures and often form schools in the wild. In captivity, they require large tanks with plenty of hiding spaces and a peaceful community. They can grow quite large, making them suitable for more spacious aquarium setups.
- Common name: Yellow lined sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus albovittatus
- Common name: Harlequin's sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
- Common name: goldenlined sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus chrysotaenia
- Common name: Gold-spotted sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus
- Common name: blackspotted rubberlipScientific name: Plectorhinchus gaterinus
- Common name: Striped sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus lessonii
- Common name: diagonal-banded sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus lineatus
- Common name: Painted sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus picus
- Common name: Ribboned sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus polytaenia
- Common name: Oriental sweetlipsScientific name: Plectorhinchus vittatus