Fishing for Hawaiian cleaner wrasse

Labroides phthirophagus

The Hawaiian cleaner wrasse is a vibrant reef fish known for its symbiotic cleaning behavior. It features a slender body with striking yellow and purple-blue coloration. Typically measuring 4-5 inches and weighing under 0.2 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs, feeding on parasites and dead skin of larger fish. Its cleaning stations are vital to reef health. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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