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Polylepion

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Polylepion
Polylepion russelli
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Polylepion
M. F. Gomon, 1977
Type species
Bodianus russelli
M. F. Gomon & J. E. Randall, 1975[1]

Polylepion is a genus of wrasses native to the Pacific Ocean.[2] It is also known as a bleeding wrasse. They are mostly found over sandy waters from Mexico to Nicaragua, including Cocos Island.

Species

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The currently[when?] recognized species in this genus are:[2]

References

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  1. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Polylepion". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Polylepion". FishBase. August 2013 version.