Yellowtail tubelip


The yellowtail tubelip is a species of wrasse native to the coral reefs of the western central Pacific Ocean at depths from. The juveniles act as cleaner fish, while the adults primarily prey on coral polyps. This species is the only known member of its genus, and it can be found in the aquarium trade.

Description

This species grows to a total length of. It has a clear white and dark brown striped body with a total of 9 dorsal fins, 9 to 10 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, 9-11 anal soft rays and 25 vertebrae.