Chiseltooth wrasse

The chiseltooth wrasse, Pseudodax moluccanus, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is an inhabitant of coral reefs and can be found at depths from 3 to 60 m (9.8 to 196.9 ft), though rarely deeper than 40 m (130 ft). This species grows to 30 cm (12 in) in total length. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can be found in the aquarium trade. P. moluccanus is the only known member of its genus.

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• Chiseltooth wrasse
• Common Name
• Habitat
• Dispersion
• Utilization
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