Finspot wrasse
taxon, (Macleay, 1883) species of labridae
The finspot wrasse (Xenojulis margaritaceus), also known as the pinkspeckled wrasse, pearly rainbowfish or pearly weed wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found on coral reefs at depths from 2 to 10 m (6.6 to 32.8 ft). This species grows to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) in standard length. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. This species is the only known member of its genus.
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