| Hypoplectrus | |
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| Hypoplectrus unicolor | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Serranidae |
| Subfamily: | Serraninae |
| Genus: | Hypoplectrus T. N. Gill, 1861 |
| Type species | |
| Plectropoma puella | |
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Hypoplectrus is a genus of fishes commonly known as hamlets, found mainly in coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, particularly around Florida and the Bahamas. They are a popular choice for hobbyist saltwater aquariums, and come in a variety of colors.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Hypoplectrus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 1 September 2020.