Hypoplectrus puella

Plate showing Hypoplectrus puella, a small fish found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Serranidae family, which includes species such as groupers and other sea bass. Commonly known as the barred hamlet, it is a carnivorous fish that feeds primarily on small crustaceans and other small fish. In its natural habitat, it can be found near reef systems and in areas with plenty of hiding spots, such as rocks and coral formations.

The caption reads in the original French: Plectropome demoiselle — Plectropoma puella. n.