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Yellowtail tubelip

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Yellowtail tubelip
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Diproctacanthus
Bleeker, 1862
Species:
D. xanthurus
Binomial name
Diproctacanthus xanthurus
Synonyms

The yellowtail tubelip (Diproctacanthus xanthurus) is a species of wrasse native to the coral reefs of the western central Pacific Ocean (including Palau, Indonesia, Great barrier reef, the Philippines and New Guinea) 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 is the only known member of its genus,[2] and it can be found in the aquarium trade.

Description

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This species grows to a total length of 10 cm (3.9 in). It has a clear white and dark brown striped body with a total of 9 dorsal fins, 9 to 10 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, 9-11 anal soft rays and 25 vertebrae.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Russell, B. (2010). "Diproctacanthus xanthurus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187517A8556094. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187517A8556094.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Diproctacanthus xanthurus". FishBase. August 2013 version.
  3. ^ "Diproctacanthus xanthurus, Yellowtail tubelip : aquarium". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  4. ^ "Yellowtail Tubelip Wrasse - Diproctacanthus xanthurus". That Pet Place. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
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