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Anisotremus virginicus

(Porkfish)

Illustration of a Anisotremus virginicus by Val Kells

Photography of a Anisotremus virginicus by the FishEye Collaborative

Family: Haemulidae

Distribution: Caribbean

We have recorded sounds for this species associated with interspecific agonistic interactions, loud clicks that occur with feeding behavior, and sounds with unclear behavioral context

Subtle and low frequency sounds may require headphones to hear.

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The Smithsonian species pages have additional information on this species (habitat, range, phases, etc.).

To see the full collection of specimens, including those no longer on this page:

FEC-00104

FEC-00103

FEC-00105

FEC-00106

Agonistic interaction with a Azurina multilineata

FEC-00107

Extremely subtle low frequency sound, headphones and increased volume may be required.

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