This is a Greater Soapfish about 8 inches. Photo by Rod 22 Feb 04 in about 20 feet water.
Location was North-North Dry Rocks, Key Largo.
Rypticus saponaceus
Rypticus saponaceus
Pointed head with upturned mouth.
soapf22115.jpg
soapf92.jpg
soapf93c.jpg
I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen.
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picture or more info. Photo at top so-so because of poor water visibility.
soapf92c.jpg and soapf93c.jpg is a sick or injured Greater Soapfish photos at Christmas Tree-French Reef 03/22/04;
Audubon Field Guide; page 455; plate 173;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed.; page 186-187 plate 187;
Size: 5-9 inches; max 13 inches
Depth: 15-60 feet;
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