The White-shouldered whiptail is a vibrant reef-dwelling fish known for its elongated body and distinctive white shoulder markings. It typically grows up to 12 inches and weighs around 1 pound. This species feeds on small invertebrates and plankton. It exhibits schooling behavior and thrives in tropical coral reefs, where it contributes to the ecosystem's biodiversity. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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White-shouldered whiptail
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White-shouldered whiptail
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