Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Labridae | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Rank Species | |
Genus Pseudocheilinops
L. P. Schultz, 1960 Similar Pseudocheilinops, Wetlla, Striated wrasse, Pseudocheilinus, Eight‑lined wrasse | ||
The pelvic-spot wrasse, Pseudocheilinops ataenia, is a species of wrasse native to tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found on coral reefs in areas with little wave action at depths from 5 to 15 m (16 to 49 ft). This species grows to 6.5 cm (2.6 in) in total length. Pseudocheilinops ataenia is the only known member of its genus.
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