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Family Labridae

TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC

Clepticus parrae

French Reef, Key Largo, 40 feet

CREOLE WRASSE

Common in aggregations high above current-swept reefs where they feed upon zooplankton.  Juveniles purplish-blue, males partially yellow.  Attains 12 inches.  Bermuda & Florida to Venezuela.