Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Labridae | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Rank Species | |
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Genus Diproctacanthus
Bleeker, 1862 Similar Tubelip wrasse, Labroides bicolor, Whip‑fin wrasse, Chiseltooth wrasse, Striated wrasse |
The yellowtail tubelip , Diproctacanthus xanthurus, is a species of wrasse native to coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found at depths from 3 to 25 m (9.8 to 82.0 ft). The juveniles act as cleaner fish, while the adults primarily prey on coral polyps. This species grows to a total length of 10 cm (3.9 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade. This species is the only known member of its genus.
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