About Labropsis australis Randall, 1981
Taxonomy and Common Name
Labropsis australis, commonly known as the southern tubelip, is a species of marine ray-finned fish that belongs to the wrasse family, Labridae.
Distribution
This species is distributed in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, with recorded occurrences in the Solomon Islands, Samoa, Vanuatu, Fiji, the Loyalty Islands, Tonga, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Habitat
It inhabits areas with dense coral growth, including reefs, lagoons, passages, and slopes.
Adult Diet
Adult individuals feed on coral polyps.
Juvenile Diet
Juveniles feed on ectoparasites of other reef fish, and may also consume the mucus of these fish.
