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Rypticus saponaceus

(Greater Soapfish)

Illustration of a Rypticus saponaceus.

© Val Kells

Photograph of a Rypticus saponaceus by the FishEye Collaborative

© Pauline Walsh Jacobson

Family: Serranidae

Distribution: Caribbean

We have recorded sounds for this species 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.).

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The Fishbase 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:

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Archived Specimens

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