Saddle wrasse [Kuhnia splotargus]
Description
The saddle wrasse or Kuhnia splotargus is a marine species that thrives in the Western Pacific. These fish are identified by their unique coloration: males have a bright green body with a red stripe along the dorsal fin, while females and juveniles are red-brown with white stripes. They are diurnal, active during the day and rest in the reef at night. They are omnivorous, feeding on a diet of algae and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Polyopisthocotylea
Polyopisthocotylea
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| Family |
Mazocraeidae
Mazocraeidae
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| Genus |
Kuhnia
Kuhnia
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