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Yellowtail Coris

Coris gaimard

Taxonomy

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

About

Coris gaimard, the yellowtail wrasse or African coris, among other vernacular names, is a species of wrasse native to the tropical waters of the central Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean, from Christmas Islands and Cocos Keeling Islands to the Society Islands, Hawaii, and from Japan to Australia. It is an inhabitant of coral reefs, being found in areas that offer a mix of sand patches, rubble, and coral at depths from 1 to 50 m...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellowtail Coris?
The scientific name of Yellowtail Coris is Coris gaimard.
What kingdom does Yellowtail Coris belong to?
Yellowtail Coris belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellowtail Coris belong to?
Yellowtail Coris belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellowtail Coris belong to?
Yellowtail Coris belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Yellowtail Coris belong to?
Yellowtail Coris belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Yellowtail Coris belong to?
Yellowtail Coris belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Yellowtail Coris belong to?
Yellowtail Coris belongs to the genus Coris.