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Hawaiian cleaner wrasse

Hawaiian cleaner wrasse

Labroides phthirophagus

Family
Labridae
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
0 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater

Overview

The Hawaiian cleaner wrasse or golden cleaner wrasse, is a species of wrasse found in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. The fish is endemic to Hawaii. These cleaner fish inhabit coral reefs, setting up a territory referred to as a cleaning station. They obtain a diet of small crustacean parasites by removing them from other reef fish in a cleaning symbiosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big do Hawaiian cleaner wrasse get?+

Hawaiian cleaner wrasse (Labroides phthirophagus) can reach up to 11.9999997 cm in length and 0.0379 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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