Kuiter's Wrasse

Macropharyngodon kuiteri
(Other names Black Leopard Wrasse)
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Adults are a light orange almost pinkish colour with bluish-white spots on each scale. They have a small faded black marking immediately behind the eyes, and about an inch behind that (on opercle) a large black spot which is rimmed with blue. Juveniles have two 'eye' spots, one on the dorsal fin, the other on the anal fin. They are bony-white with brown spots scattered over the entire fish. They can be found in sandy areas, amongst rubble, and in algae rich zones.

Size: 10cm (Maximum)

Diet: Benthic Crustaceans

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Left: Josh Jensen
Centre: Andy Green
Right: Josh Jensen
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