Carpet Wrasse
Novaculichthys Taeniourus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Novaculichthys Taeniourus
Other names
Bar Cheeked Wrasse, Olive Scribbled Wrasse, Reindeer Wrasse, Rockmover Wrasse
Size
Up to 30 cm (11.8 in)
Weight
Up to 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters amongst sandy & rubble areas of reefs
Depth Range
