Halichoeres malpelo, or the Malpelo wrasse, is a species of saltwater wrasse found in the eastern-central Pacific Ocean.[2]

Halichoeres malpelo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Halichoeres
Species:
H. malpelo
Binomial name
Halichoeres malpelo

Description

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This species reaches a length of 6.5 cm (2.6 in).[3]

References

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  1. ^ Allen, G., Edgar, G., Rocha, L., Min, L. (2010). "Halichoeres malpelo". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T183519A8127170. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183519A8127170.en. Retrieved 9 February 2024.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Gomon, M.F., 1995. Labridae. Viejas, doncellasas, señoritas. p. 1201-1225. In W. Fischer, F. Krupp, W. Schneider, C. Sommer, K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) Guia FAO para Identification de Especies para lo Fines de la Pesca. Pacifico Centro-Oriental. 3 Vols. FAO, Rome.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Halichoeres malpelo". FishBase. August 2019 version.