| Aspect: |
Always feature a black snout over white or light grey lips, whether in juvenile or adult (terminal) phase. Adult: generally blue to purple head and upper body over red belly and yellow rear body. Blue tail fin. Juvenile: blue with purple-ish tail fin. |
| Population: | Common. |
| Notable feature: | Blue to purple tail, even when sporting brightest rear body. Juveniles always part of schools, older specimens can be solitary. |
| Environment: | Open waters, along coral cliffs. |
| Behaviour: | In constant movement, difficult to approach. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Creole Wrasse
- French designation: Labre Creole
- Latin designation: Clepticus parrae
- Creole designation: Manniok
- Latin family: Labridae
- Size (cm): 10-18
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