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Micronesian wrasse (Labropsis micronesica)
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Micronesian wrasse (Labropsis micronesica) specimen
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Labridae

Micronesian wrasse

Labropsis micronesica

Plucking parasites on reefs

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Micronesian wrasse is a marine fish from Western Central Pacific. It inhabits reef habitat. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 12 cm.

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
12 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Palau, Caroline, Mariana and Marshall Islands.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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