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Oriental maori wrasse (Oxycheilinus orientalis)
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Oriental maori wrasse (Oxycheilinus orientalis) specimen
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Labridae

Oriental maori wrasse

Oxycheilinus orientalis

Orange iris circled by bright spots

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Oriental maori wrasse is a marine fish found around Indo-West Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 20 cm.

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
20 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea, Indonesia to Ryukyu Is., Marshall Is.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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