Minute wrasse
The minute wrasse (Minilabrus striatus) is a species of wrasse endemic to the Red Sea, where it can be found down to about 12 m (39 ft) over reefs. This species grows to 6 cm (2.4 in) in total length. Minilabrus striatus is the only known member of its genus.[2]
| Minute wrasse | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Minilabrus J. E. Randall & Dor, 1980 |
| Species: | M. striatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Minilabrus striatus J. E. Randall & Dor, 1980 | |
References
- Russell, B. & Choat, J.H. (2010). "Minilabrus striatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187437A8535240. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187437A8535240.en. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Minilabrus striatus" in FishBase. August 2013 version.
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