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The wrasses are a family, Labridae, of marine fish, many of which are brightly colored. The family is large and diverse, with over 600 species in 81 genera, which are divided into 9 subgroups or tribes. They are typically small, most of them less than 20 cm (7.9 in) long, although the largest, the humphead wrasse, can … See more
Most wrasses inhabit the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, though some species live in temperate waters: the Ballan wrasse is found as far north as Norway. Wrasses are usually found in shallow-water habitats such as See more
Cleaner wrasses are the best-known of the cleaner fish. They live in a cleaning symbiosis with larger, often predatory, fish, grooming them and benefiting by consuming what … See more
Wrasses have protractile mouths, usually with separate jaw teeth that jut outwards. Many species can be readily recognized by their thick lips, the inside of which is sometimes curiously … See more
Most labrids are protogynous hermaphrodites within a haremic mating system. A good example of this reproductive … See more
Studies show that some wrasse species are capable of tool use, using rocks to smash open sea urchins. See more
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WEBThe wrasses are a family, the Labridae, of marine fish, many of which are brightly colored. The family is large and diverse, with over 600 species in 82 genera. They are usually …
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Wrasse | Marine, Coral Reefs & Cleaners | Britannica
WEBWrasse are about 500 species of fishes with thick lips, smooth scales, and protruding canine teeth. They are found in tropical and temperate seas, often among coral reefs, and some are cleaners or hermaphrodites.
ADW: Labridae: INFORMATION
WEBWrasses (the family Labridae), are the most abundant and conspicuous fishes on tropical reefs around the world. Wrasses also comprise an important element of the coldwater fish population on temperate reefs.
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