Calloplesiops altivelis
| Common Names: | Comet Grouper Marine Betta |
| Synonyms: | Plesiops altivelis |
| Family: | Plesiopidae |
| Category: | Percoids |
| Distribution: | Indo Pacific; Indo-Pacific |
| Main Ecosystem: | Not Specified |
| Temperament: | Predatory; Predatory |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | This fish is predatory, scanning the tank with its head down in a constant search for prey. If any tankmates are small enough to fit in its mouth, they will be gone in a second, so keeping with larger or similar-sized companions are highly recommended. The Marine Betta, also known as the Comet Grouper, has great camouflage capabilities; the white spots that cover it disguises its real eye, and any predators are lured to its fake eye spot at the rear of its dorsal fin. Marine Bettas will only acc |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 20cm (7.9") Female: 20cm (7.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
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| Breeding: | Egg-depositor. Breeding habits are not well known. |
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| Main Colours: | Black, White, Yellow |
| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Jaylene_Grasshopper |
| Contributors: | Natalie, sirbooks |
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