Description
Oxycheilinus is a genus of wrasses native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Description Recognized by the thin mid-lateral stripe and elongated blue blotch at front of dorsal fin between 1st and 3rd spines. Body covered with relatively large scales; large canine teeth in the front of jaws. Coloration: salmon to brown; da... Read more in SeabookLocations
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Vietnam
- Seychelles
- Bali
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Colors
white
black
brown
orange
blue
red
Edible
See in SeabookHabitat and Environment
Coral reef
Mud and Sand
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
See in SeabookSocial Behaviour
Solitary