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Natal wrasse (Anchichoerops natalensis)
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Natal wrasse (Anchichoerops natalensis) specimen
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Labridae

Natal wrasse

Anchichoerops natalensis

Breaking urchins and mollusks on rocky reefs

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Natal wrasse is known around Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the largest recorded length is 75 cm.

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
75 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: South Africa (Natal and Transkei, Ref. 4392 ) and Mozambique (Ref. 12484 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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