The Bicolor cleaner wrasse (Labroides bicolor) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The bicolor cleaner wrasse is a wrasse from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an elongate body that is dark blue in front and yellow to white behind. Like other cleaner wrasses it runs cleaning stations where larger reef fish come to have parasites and dead skin removed. It moves with a conspicuous dancing motion to attract clients. Like many wrasses it is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bicolor cleaner wrasse?
The Bicolor cleaner wrasse has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Bicolor cleaner wrasse live?
The Bicolor cleaner wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bicolor cleaner wrasse get?
The Bicolor cleaner wrasse grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Bicolor cleaner wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Bicolor cleaner wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Bicolor cleaner wrasse edible?
The Bicolor cleaner wrasse is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Labroides
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