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Leopard/Black-Spotted Wrasse (Juvenile) Dauin, Oct 2012.<br /> Juvenile is up to 10 cm (4 in.). White with leopard-like pattern of close-set brown to black spots. Irregular red bands on front of head.<br /> Habitat:<br /> Lagoon and seaward reefs in areas of mixed sand, rubble and coral, in 2-30 m. East Indo Pacific.<br /> Fall,Geotagged,Macropharyngodon meleagris,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Leopard/Black-Spotted Wrasse (Juvenile)

Dauin, Oct 2012.
Juvenile is up to 10 cm (4 in.). White with leopard-like pattern of close-set brown to black spots. Irregular red bands on front of head.
Habitat:
Lagoon and seaward reefs in areas of mixed sand, rubble and coral, in 2-30 m. East Indo Pacific.

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The Black-spotted wrasse

''Macropharyngodon meleagris'', the Black-spotted wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It occurs on coral reefs at depths of from the surface to 30 metres . This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. Juveniles display different color patterns than adults with dominating light colors and eyespots blending in with soft coral habitats and potentially avoiding predation.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Oct 2, 2012 05:57 in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
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  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/640s
  • ISO100
  • 6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.