Glassy Sweeper

These are glassy sweepers about 4 inches. Photo by Rod 22 Feb 04 in about 30 feet water.
Location was North-North, Key Largo.

Pempheris schomburgki

Dark band at base of anal fin. Usually found in caves.

sweepr079a.jpg (glass277.jpg) below

Video From South Carysfort, Key Largo, Florida (06 March 2008)

I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen. Just click on thumbnail for 6 x 4 picture, and name for 10 x 8 full size picture or more info.

Audubon Field Guide; page 539; plate 277;
Reef Fish ID; page 246-247; plate 247;
Size: 3 - 5 inches; max 6 inches
Depth: 15-80 feet

Rod Bigelow
Box 13 Chazy Lake
Dannemora, N.Y. 12929

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