Greater soapfish
Rypticus saponaceus
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A soapfish from both sides of the tropical Atlantic, from Cape Verde to Angola and from Florida and Bermuda to Brazil, and from St Helena and Ascension. It releases mucus that turns into a soapy foam.
- Scientific name
- Rypticus saponaceus
- Family
- Grammistidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Grammistidae
- Order
- Perciformes/Serranoidei
- Synonyms
- Anthias saponaceus
Origin
- Native region
- África, América do Norte, América do Sul
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 35 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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