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African Creole wrasse

African Creole wrasse

Clepticus africanus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
الفصيلة

نبذة

The African Creole wrasse (Clepticus africanus) is a saltwater wrasse found along the western African coast. It is closely related to the Caribbean Creole wrasse and inhabits reef and rocky coastal environments.

Habitat & Distribution

نوع الماء
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

الرتبة Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
الفصيلة Labridae (Wrasses)
الأنواع Clepticus africanus

الأسئلة الشائعة

What family does African Creole wrasse belong to?
African Creole wrasse (Clepticus africanus) belongs to the family Labridae (Wrasses) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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