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Olisthops cyanomelas Richardson 1850
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Herring Cale - Odax cyanomelas
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Herring cale are one of the most significant herbivores on temperate reefs.They eat brown algae. The female is red / brown
Olisthops cyanomelas, Herring Cale
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Herring Cale - Odax cyanomelas
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Herring cales come in two colours; males are dark grey with a blue highlight; females are brown speckled like this one