Allen's Tubelip
NameAllen's Tubelip
Scientific NamePteragogus clarkae
Common NamesAllen's Tubelip, Clark's Tubelip Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall Gobies, Blennies, Cardinalfish, Peaceful Damselfish, Other peaceful wrasses (with caution and adequate space)
Description
Allen's Tubelip is a small, colorful wrasse characterized by its elongated snout and prominent lips. It typically exhibits a mottled brown to greenish body with an orange-yellow mid-body, a distinctive black ocellus (eyespot) on the operculum, and a pale to white caudal fin. This species is often found in rubble zones and seagrass beds, where it hunts for small invertebrates.
