Red Coris Wrasse and Similar Species
Coris gaimard
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Yellowtail Coris
Coris aygula
Key differences: While also undergoing dramatic color changes, C. aygula juveniles are typically white with black spots and a yellow tail, lacking the distinct red and white saddles of C. gaimard. Adults of C. aygula are generally darker with a more pronounced hump on the head.
African Coris
Coris cuvieri
Key differences: C. cuvieri juveniles are typically white with black spots and a yellow caudal fin, similar to C. aygula, but lack the red body and white saddles of C. gaimard. Adults are generally greenish-brown with scattered blue spots.
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