Dwarf wrasse
Doratonotus megalepis
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A dwarf wrasse from both sides of the tropical Atlantic, from turtle grass beds, where its green colour camouflages it. It is the only member of its genus.
- Scientific name
- Doratonotus megalepis
- Family
- Labridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Labridae
- Order
- Eupercaria/misc
- Synonyms
- Antonichthys wetmorelloides, Doradonotus megalepis, Doratonotus decoratus, Doratonotus decoris, Doratonotus thalassinus
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte, América do Sul, África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 9.4 cm
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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