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Created 10/27/2024

Family Labridae

WEST PACIFIC

Labropsis australis



Juvenile, Paradise Taveuni, Fiji, 25 feet
   

SOUTHERN TUBELIP

Locally common on rich coral reefs.  Striped juveniles clean fishes, and adults feed upon coral polyps.  Adults are dark with yellow scale centers.  Attains 4 inches.  Coral Sea to Tonga.