ANIMAL SPECIES:Doubleheader, Coris bulbifrons (Randall & Kuiter, 1982)
The Doubleheader is a large blue wrasse that lives in tropical waters.
Identification
The Doubleheader can be recognised by its colouration and the prominent bump that develops on the head of both males and females
Size range
The species grows to 60 cm in length.Distribution
It is known from northern New South Wales, Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Island.
Distribution by collection data
Biomaps map of Doubleheader specimens in the Australian Museum collection.
Classification
- Species:
- bulbifrons
- Genus:
- Coris
- Family:
- Labridae
- Order:
- Perciformes
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Francis. M.P. 1993. Checklist of the Coastal Fishes of Lord Howe, Norfolk, and Kermadec Islands, south-west Pacific Ocean. Pacific Science. 47(2): 136-170.
- Randall, J.E. & R.H. Kuiter, 1982. Three New Labrid Fishes of the Genus Coris from the Western Pacific. Pacific Science. 36(2): 159-173.
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Doubleheader, Coris bulbifrons View full size
Erik Schlögl
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A Doubleheader at Noddy Island View full size
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A Doubleheader at Neds Beach View full size
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