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Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse

Labroides dimidiatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Labroides

About

The bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, is one of several species of cleaner wrasses found on coral reefs from Eastern Africa and the Red Sea to French Polynesia. Like other cleaner wrasses, it eats parasites and dead tissue off larger fishes' skin in a mutualistic relationship that provides food and protection for the wrasse, and considerable health benefits for the other fishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse?
The scientific name of Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse is Labroides dimidiatus.
What is the conservation status of Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse?
The Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belong to?
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belong to?
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belong to?
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belong to?
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belong to?
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belong to?
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse belongs to the genus Labroides.