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Sixstripe soapfish

Sixstripe soapfish

Soapfish have glands in their skin which produces toxic secretions against potential predators. The toxins are known as grammistins. The secretions look like lathered soap, hence the name "soapfish".

(Photo: Geoff Spiby)
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Secrete toxin against potential predators.
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Secretion looks like lathered soap.