Coris sandeyeri

2 Sandager's wrasse at Jervis Bay, JBT

Coris sandeyeri at Jervis Bay, JBT - 10 Feb 2022 08:52 AM
Coris sandeyeri at Jervis Bay, JBT - 10 Feb 2022 08:52 AM
Coris sandeyeri at Jervis Bay, JBT - 10 Feb 2022 08:52 AM
Coris sandeyeri at Jervis Bay, JBT - 10 Feb 2022 08:52 AM
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Coris sandeyeri 14 Feb 2022 MichaelBedingfield
Coris sandeyeri 13 Feb 2022 AnneG1

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I believe this is a King wrasse (Coris sandageri) initial phase based on description and photo in Rudie Kuiter's "Coastal fishes of south-eastern Australia" page 300. It was very curious and followed us around. Tried to clean my partner.

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