Pelvic-spot wrasse
The pelvic-spot wrasse (Pseudocheilinops ataenia), also known as the midget wrasse or pink-streaked wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found on coral reefs in areas with little wave action at depths from 5 to 15 m (16 to 49 ft). This species grows to 6.5 cm (2.6 in) in total length. Pseudocheilinops ataenia is the only known member of its genus.[2]
| Pelvic-spot wrasse | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Pseudocheilinops L. P. Schultz, 1960 |
| Species: | P. ataenia |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudocheilinops ataenia L. P. Schultz, 1960 | |
References
- Bertoncini, A. & Stockwell, B. (2010). "Pseudocheilinops ataenia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187594A8576891. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187594A8576891.en. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Pseudocheilinops ataenia" in FishBase. August 2013 version.
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