Shoulderspot Wrasse (species: Leptojulis cyanopleura) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Leptojulis cyanopleura
Shoulderspot Wrasse


©John E. Randall: Shoulderspot Wrasse (Leptojulis cyanopleura)

©John E. Randall: Shoulderspot Wrasse (Leptojulis cyanopleura)

©John E. Randall: Shoulderspot Wrasse (Leptojulis cyanopleura)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Leptojulis
Species Leptojulis cyanopleura

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 13 cm (TL)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 45 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found on coastal slopes to outer reef lagoons on open rubble patches or rocky bottom. Occurs in groups (mostly females) on or near reefs, usually where the water is somewhat turbid and rich in plankton.

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