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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 Jul 26, 2017. Captured Jun 19, 2012 09:05 in Unnamed Road, Mambor, Napan, Kabupaten Nabire, Papua 98861, Indonesia.
  • Canon PowerShot S95
  • f/2.5
  • 1/40s
  • ISO125
  • 7.493mm