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Coris formosa |
Distribution |
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Queen coris |
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Brauner Clown-Lippfisch |
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Girelle reine |
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The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 60 cm
Maximum age known : 12 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Crustaceans - Sea urchins - Mollusks
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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