Terelabrus rubrovittatus

(Terelabrus rubrovittatus)

Description

Terelabrus rubrovittatus, also known as the white-striped hogfish is a species of wrasse native to the central western Pacific Ocean. It occurs on outer reefs in deeper waters at depths from 50 to 100 m (160 to 330 ft). This species grows to 12 cm (4.7 in) in total length.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Labridae
Genus:Terelabrus
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