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Finspot wrasse (Xenojulis margaritacea)
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Finspot wrasse (Xenojulis margaritacea) specimen
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Labridae

Finspot wrasse

Xenojulis margaritacea

Ten Centimeters Wrasse from Philippine Waters

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

The finspot wrasse (Xenojulis margaritaceus), also known as the pinkspeckled wrasse, pearly rainbowfish or pearly weed wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found on coral reefs at depths from 2 to 10 m (6.6 to 32.8 ft). This species grows to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) in standard length.

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
10 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines, New Guinea and Western Australia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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