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African coris

African coris

Coris cuvieri

Not Evaluated Saltwater
الطول الأقصى
38,0 cm
نطاق العمق
2-50m
الفصيلة

Overview

African coris (Coris cuvieri) is a marine fish of the family Labridae (Wrasses), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 38 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–50 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.

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نبذة

The African coris (Coris cuvieri) is a saltwater wrasse found in the western Indian Ocean, growing to 38 cm. It is a colorful reef fish that undergoes dramatic color changes between its juvenile and adult phases.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 38,0 cm
نطاق العمق 2-50m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs, estuaries

نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
2-50m

Taxonomy

الرتبة Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
الفصيلة Labridae (Wrasses)
الأنواع Coris cuvieri

الأسئلة الشائعة

How big does African coris get?
African coris can grow up to 38.0 cm long.
Where is African coris found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does African coris belong to?
African coris (Coris cuvieri) belongs to the family Labridae (Wrasses) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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