Creole wrasse
A species of Clepticus, Also known as Purple-tailed wrasse, Sorrel chub Scientific name : Clepticus parrae Genus : Clepticus
Creole wrasse, A species of Clepticus
Also known as:
Purple-tailed wrasse, Sorrel chub
Botanical name: Clepticus parrae
Genus: Clepticus
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Creole wrasse (Clepticus parrae) is a marine fish from the wrasse family, native to the reefs of Western Atlantic Ocean and often found in aquariums. It is a colorful wrasse that changes color during its lifetime from purple as a juvenile to purplish with yellow patches as an adult. All juveniles are born female and can morph into a male depending on circumstances.
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Photo By Williams, J. T.; Carpenter, K. E.; Van Tassell, J. L.; Hoetjes, P.; Toller, W.; Etnoyer, P.; Smith, M. , used under CC-BY-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original
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Perch-like fish Family
Wrasses Genus
Clepticus Species
Creole wrasse