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Melanurus Wrasse
Halichoeres melanurus
Also known as: Pinstriped Wrasse • Pinstriped wrasse • Tailspot wrasse
Kingdom: Animalia• Family: Labridae• Order: Eupercaria incertae sedis
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Quick Facts
Common Names:
Melanurus Wrasse, Pinstriped Wrasse, Pinstriped wrasse, Tailspot wrasse, Indian Ocean pinstriped wrasse, Rainbow wrasse, Hoeven's wrasse, Tail-spot wrasse, Three-eyed wrasse, Yellow-tailed wrasse, Hoeven's Wrasse, Tailspot Wrasse, Three-eyed Wrasse
Class:
Teleostei
Data Completeness:
71%
Data Sources
🌍gbif
📚itis
📖wikipedia
🔬eol
🦎inaturalist
References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
10
Countries
Top Locations
Philippines, Palawan, El Nido,Helicopter Island
1
Matava, Kadavu, Fiji
1
Bima, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
1
Fitzroy Island, Nudey Beach
1
Bali Sea, West Nusa Tenggara, ID
1
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First: 3/20/2013 · Latest: 10/20/2025
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