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Orangefin wrasse

Halichoeres melanochir

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A wrasse (Halichoeres).

Scientific name
Halichoeres melanochir
Family
Labridae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Saltwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Labridae
Order
Eupercaria/misc
Synonyms
Halichoeres amboinensis, Halichoeres prosopeion

Origin

Native region
Oceania, Ásia

Size and lifespan

Adult size
18 cm

Behavior

Diet
Omnivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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