
''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.
Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
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Uploaded Dec 23, 2016. Captured Dec 23, 2016 09:53 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.