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Two-Spot Wrasse (Oxycheilinus bimaculatus) Air Bajo 2, Lembeh. Geotagged,Indonesia,Oxycheilinus bimaculatus,Spring,Two-spot wrasse Click/tap to enlarge

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Max. length: 15 cm.
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Body variable from brown to yellow or green mixed with various color shades or spots. Males develop long filaments on the caudal fin. Young with a broad, dark lateral stripe which breaks into dark blotches in adults, the largest above distal pectoral fins. A small dark spot behind eye. Mouth terminal or lower jaw slightly projecting. Caudal fin of terminal males rhomboid, with central.. more

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Nov 1, 2018. Captured May 24, 2018 03:19 in Unnamed Road, Batukota, Lembeh Utara, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO500
  • 18mm