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African pencil wrasse

Pseudojuloides polackorum

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
12,300000190734863 cm
Kedalaman
5-20m
Famili

Tentang

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
Kedalaman 5-20m

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
5-20m
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Taxonomy

Ordo Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Famili Labridae (Wrasses)
Spesies Pseudojuloides polackorum

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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