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Rockmover Wrasse

Novaculichthys taeniourus

Taxonomy

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

About

Novaculichthys taeniourus (rockmover, dragon, or reindeer wrasse) is a species of wrasse mainly found in coral reefs and lagoons in the Indo-Pacific region. These include habitats in the Gulf of California to Panama; tropical Pacific Ocean islands including Hawaii; the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia; and the Indian Ocean to the east coast of Africa. The common name, "rockmover wrasse", comes from their behavior of upending small stones and reef fragments in search of prey. This species...

Frequently Asked Questions

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