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Tripletail wrasse

Inhabits coral reefs at depths of around 15 meters where there are strong currents. The tail fin of an adult fish has a trifurcated edge (three points) giving it the name tripletail. 

Scientific name Cheilinus trilobatus
English name Tripletail wrasse

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