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The blackfin slatey or black-foot sweetlips, "Diagramma melanacrum", is a species of marine fish in the family Haemulidae.

The blackfin slatey is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to Philippines and Borneo. This species reaches a length of 45 cm. Its name comes from its black inferior fins; it also has distinctive black dots on the body which form diagonal lines.

Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 17, 2017. Captured May 7, 2015 09:00 in Unnamed Road, 91308 Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 10.4mm