Coris aygula

Wrasses

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Clown coris
Spiegelfleck-Lippfisch
Oranjevlek lipvis
Girelle-clown
Lábrido payaso
Labride pagliaccio

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

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 1 and 50 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 120 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - - Sea urchins
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

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.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing