BLACKSPOT CLEANER WRASSE

Labroides pectoralis

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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Labroides pectoralis Randall and Springer, 1975

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  - Ray-finned fishes +
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      - Rainbowfishes +
        
        Labroides +
        
        Blackspot cleaner wrasse
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Inhabits coral-rich areas of seaward and clear lagoon reefs (Ref. 9710). Occur solitarily or in pairs. Creates 'cleaning ' stations to which fishes come to have crustacean ectoparasites and mucus removed.

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