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Natal wrasse

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Natal wrasse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Anchichoerops
Barnard, 1927
Species:
A. natalensis
Binomial name
Anchichoerops natalensis
Synonyms
  • Choerops natalensis Gilchrist & W. W. Thompson, 1909

The natal wrasse, Anchichoerops natalensis, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean coasts of South Africa and Mozambique. It prefers areas with rocky substrates and can be found down to about 60 m (200 ft). This species grows to a length of 75 cm (30 in). This fish is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and is popular as a game fish. This species is the only known member of its genus.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Craig, M. (2010). "Anchichoerops natalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187513A8554999. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187513A8554999.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Anchichoerops natalensis". FishBase. August 2013 version.