Triple-tail Maori Wrasse
Scientific Name: Cheilinus Trilobatus
Species: Wrasses (Labridae)
Other names: Maori and Thicklip Wrasse, Triple-Tail Wrasse, Triple-tail Maori, Tri-lobed Maori Wrasse.
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Triple-tail Maori WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Description
Also known as Maori and Thicklip Wrasse, Triple-Tail Wrasse, Triple-tail Maori and Tri-lobed Maori Wrasse.
Found singly over shallow protected inshore reefs, often in silty conditions.
These are the largest of wrasses with thick lips, hence the name!
They feed on hard shell invertebrates.
Length - 45cm
Depth - 1-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Most reef fish seen by divers during the day are grazers, that cruise around just above the surface of the coral or snoop into crevices looking for algae, worms and small crustaceans.
Wrasses have small protruding teeth and graze the bottom taking in a variety of snails, worms, crabs, shrimps and eggs. Any hard coats or thick shells are then ground down by their pharyngeal jaws and the delicacies inside digested.
From juvenile to adult wrasses dramatically alter their colour and body shapes.
Wrasses are always on the go during the day, but are the first to go to bed and the last to rise.
Small wrasses dive below the sand to sleep and larger wrasses wedge themselves in crevasses.
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The Triple-tail Maori Wrasse is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 8 times by user @fishx6
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Triple-tail Maori Wrasse. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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