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African Coris
Coris cuvieri
Harlequin Wrasse
Bodianus eclancheri
- Found in
- 1 region
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreyorange
- Family
- Labridae
Bodianus eclancheri, commonly known as the harlequin wrasse, is a species of wrasse. It is found in the south-eastern Pacific Ocean.
Etymology
The fish is named in honor of Charles René Augustin L'Eclancher (also spelled Léclancher, 1804–1857), the naval surgeon aboard La Vénus, from which the type specimen was collected.
Description
This species reaches a length of 61.0 cm (24.0 in).
Similar species
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Blackbar Hogfish
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Blackear Wrasse
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Black-finned Pigfish
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Blackspot Pigfish
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Blackspot Tuskfish
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Questions
Is Harlequin Wrasse dangerous?
Harlequin Wrasse has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Harlequin Wrasse?
Ecuador
