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Weed wrasse (Halichoeres papilionaceus)
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Weed wrasse (Halichoeres papilionaceus) specimen
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Labridae

Weed wrasse

Halichoeres papilionaceus

Twelve Centimeters Wrasse of Philippine Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Weed wrasse is a marine fish found around Western Central Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 12 cm.

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
12 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Sumatra, Indonesia to the Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands), north to the Philippines. Palau in Micronesia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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