Family Labridae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes | |
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Genus AnchichoeropsBarnard, 1927 People also search for Dotalabrus, Polylepion, Dwarf wrasse |
Natal wrasse anchichoerops natalensis
The natal wrasse, Anchichoerops natalensis, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean coasts of South Africa and Mozambique. It prefers areas with rocky substrates and can be found down to about 60 m (200 ft). This species grows to a length of 75 cm (30 in). This fish is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and is popular as a game fish. This species is the only known member of its genus.
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