Cockerel Wrasse (species: Pteragogus enneacanthus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Pteragogus enneacanthus
Cockerel Wrasse


©Dennis Polack: Cockerel Wrasse (Pteragogus enneacanthus)

©John E. Randall: Cockerel Wrasse (Pteragogus enneacanthus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Pteragogus
Species Pteragogus enneacanthus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 15 cm (TL)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 18 m - applies to Max depth may be deeper.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in various habitats from shallow coastal algae reefs to deep offshore on soft bottom with sponges and hydroid colonies. It also occurs in sheltered reef crest with stinging hydrozoans for protection.

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