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Yellowtail tubelip

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Family
  
Labridae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Perciformes

Rank
  
Species

Yellowtail tubelip fishesofaustralianetauImagesImageDiproctXanth

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.

References

Yellowtail tubelip Wikipedia