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Black Hamlet

Aspect: Uniformly dark grey/dark blue over typical hamlet outline, with steep sloping head.
Population: Rare.
Notable feature: Almond-shaped eyes typical of serranidae.
Environment: Shallow waters, stays close to the bottom in areas offering quick shelter.
Behaviour: Shy.
  • French designation: Hamlet Noir
  • Latin designation: Hypoplectrus nigricans
  • Size (cm): ~14 max
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