African pencil wrasse
Pseudojuloides polackorum
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The African pencil wrasse (Pseudojuloides polackorum) is a small saltwater wrasse reaching about 12.3 cm in length. It inhabits reef environments in the western Indian Ocean and belongs to the diverse wrasse family Labridae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,300000190734863 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 5-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
5-20m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Especies | Pseudojuloides polackorum |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does African pencil wrasse get?
African pencil wrasse can grow up to 12.300000190734863 cm long.
What family does African pencil wrasse belong to?
African pencil wrasse (Pseudojuloides polackorum) belongs to the family Labridae (Wrasses) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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