The greater soapfish is a sea bass that rarely grows longer than 12 inches. It's name comes from a soap-like, toxic mucous that they secret. Perhaps as a result of this toxic mucous, during the day, they are inactive, and rest on the bottom, or against ledges, corals, or reef structures. At night, they actively feed on small fish.
These 2 photos were taken of soapfish at the Salt Pier.
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