Anampses cuvier explained

Anampses cuvier, the pearl wrasse, is a species of fish found in the Pacific Ocean.^[1]

Description

This species reaches a length of 31cm (12inches).

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of French naturalist and zoologist Georges Cuvier.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Randall, J.E., 1972. A revision of the labrid fish genus Anampses. Micronesica 8(1-2):151-190.
2. Web site: Order LABRIFORMES: Family LABRIDAE (a-h) . 21 February 2023 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.