Minute wrasse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

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]

References

  1. 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 20 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Minilabrus striatus" in FishBase. August 2013 version.


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