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African clown wrasse

African clown wrasse

Coris gaimard

Not Evaluated Saltwater
अधिकतम लंबाई
40.0 cm
गहराई सीमा
0-50m
कुल

परिचय

The African clown wrasse (Coris gaimard) is a colorful saltwater wrasse reaching up to 40 cm, found across the Indo-Pacific including the East African coast. Juveniles display a vivid orange-and-white pattern, while adults develop a dramatically different blue-spotted coloration.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 40.0 cm
गहराई सीमा 0-50m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-50m
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Taxonomy

गण Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
कुल Labridae (Wrasses)
प्रजातियाँ Coris gaimard

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

How big does African clown wrasse get?
African clown wrasse can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
Where is African clown wrasse found?
Coral reefs
What family does African clown wrasse belong to?
African clown wrasse (Coris gaimard) belongs to the family Labridae (Wrasses) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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