Speckled Maori Wrasse

Oxycheilinus arenatus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

90 m

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 Seabook

Locations

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Colors

white

black

brown

orange

blue

red

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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