Allen's Tubelip
Labropsis alleni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–52 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults of this tubelip wrasse probably feed on coral polyps, while the juveniles set up as cleaners and pick parasites off other fish. It lives on lagoon and seaward reefs with dense coral, alone or in pairs, down to about fifty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Labropsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278463.
FAQ
- How deep does the Allen's Tubelip live?
- The Allen's Tubelip (Labropsis alleni) is typically found at 4–52 m.
- Is the Allen's Tubelip dangerous to divers?
- The Allen's Tubelip is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Allen's Tubelip get?
- The Allen's Tubelip grows to about 10 cm.