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Puddingwife

Aspect: Generally orange-pink body with green-blue lines on forehead and "chin", but depending on age can adopt greener or bluer tones.
Population: Common without being ubiquitous.
Notable feature: Five white patches on upper body, blue-green fins, tail included.
Environment: Swims over coral sand bottom, in relatively shallow waters.
Behaviour: In constant movement, difficult to approach.
  • French designation: Labre Arc-en-ciel
  • Latin designation: Hilichoeres radiatus
  • Creole designation: Bannan
  • Latin family: Labridae
  • Size (cm): 30-40
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