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Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Labridae
Weedy wrasse
Pteragogus sp.
Family Labridae
updated Aug 10

Where seen? This lively fish is seldom seen. Once seen swimming actively among seagrasses, another near coral rubble. It might be quite common but overlooked because of its superb camouflage.

Features: To about 20cm, those seen 6-15cm. The first few dorsal spines are elongated. It has pale lines along the sides.

Cyrene Reef, Apr 07

Weedy wrasses on Singapore shores

Pulau Hantu, Apr 09


Tuas, Apr 08


Cyrene Reef, Jul 10


Pulau Senang, Jun 10

Links
  • Family Labridae (Wrasses) from FishBase: Technical fact sheet on the family, including fact sheets on various members of the family.

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