Diproctacanthus xanthurus (Bleeker, 1856)

Yellowtail tubelip

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae
Synonyms	Labroides xanthurus, ... more
Common names	Yellowtail wrasse, Yellow-tail wrasse, Wandering cleaner wrasse, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6023)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine, usually 2 - 20 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 19°N - 12°S

Western Central Pacific: Philippines, Palau, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Great Barrier Reef.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 25. Juveniles with 3 broad black stripes from head to caudal fin where the stripes merge; with growth, lower stripe disappears, upper stripe is less distinct; black caudal fin becomes entirely yellow in adults. Head scales small. Lips thick and fleshy, forming a short tube when mouth is closed. Caudal fin rounded to truncate; pelvic fins rounded.

Occur in coral rich areas of shallow lagoons and sheltered seaward reefs. Adults feed mainly on coral polyps while juveniles remove ectoparasites from small territorial fishes (Ref. 2334, 9710). Adults swim in small groups. Usually, only small juveniles clean other fishes (Ref. 48636).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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