Labroides Collection

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleans among the sharp teeth of a predatory roving coral grouper (Plectropomus pessuliferus) beneath an overhang on a coral reef

Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) at Monad Shoal off Malapascua Island, Philippines

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) sticking its head into the mouth of a Red Sea fusilier (Caesio lunaris) during a cleaning session. Small Crack, Sha ab Mahmud, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) just swimming out of mouth of Oblique / Diagonal banded sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lineatus) whilst cleaning / feeding, New Caledonia. Pacific Ocean

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Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a Yellow-edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Harlequin sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) with cleaning Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) and Bicolour cleaner wrasse (Labroides bicolor) South Atoll, Tubbataha Atolls

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

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Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse - Pyramids dive site, Date:

Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) swims out from the gill of a Blue spotted pufferfish (Arothron caeruleopunctatus). East of Eden, Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

RF - Roving coralgrouper (Plectropomus pessuliferus) is cleaned by Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). Ras Mohammed Marine Park; Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

RF - Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) tending to Ribboned sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia). Yillet Kecil, Yillet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Three Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys Polylepis) Line Up For An Endemic Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides Phthirophagus); Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Malaysia, Mabul Island, Lined Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus Lineatus) With Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides Dimidiatus) In Mouth

Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula) being cleaned by cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), Cod Hole, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

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Coral Grouper - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). Example of symbiosis / symbiotic relationship. (Cephalopholis miniata) Date:

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Giant Moray eel - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) (Gymnothorax javanicus) Date:

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Giant Moray Eel - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) (Gymnothorax javanicus) Date:

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Giant Moray eel - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) ( Gymnothorax javanicus) Date:

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Labroides, also known as the Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), is a fascinating aquatic creature found in Asia. This bony fish has developed unique cleaning behaviors that have captured the attention of marine enthusiasts worldwide. One remarkable behavior is its fearlessness when it comes to cleaning among the sharp teeth of predators like the Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus). The Bluestreak cleaner wrasse fearlessly swims into the shark's mouth, removing parasites and debris from between its formidable jaws. In another astonishing display of bravery, this small Labroides species can be seen sticking its head into the mouths of larger fish such as Oblique or Blue spotted pufferfish. It diligently cleans these hosts' oral cavities, providing them with hygiene benefits while risking being swallowed whole. The symbiotic relationship between Labroides and other marine creatures is truly mesmerizing. A Harlequin sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) gracefully allows a Bluestreak cleaner wrasse to clean its body, benefiting from their meticulous attention to detail. Even majestic creatures like Reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) appreciate the services provided by these diligent cleaners. These gentle giants swim close to coral reefs while allowing Bluestreak cleaner wrasses to remove parasites from their bodies, ensuring optimal health for both parties involved. Photographers have managed to capture stunning moments showcasing Labroides' incredible work. In one captivating image numbered 12479192, a Cleaner wrasse can be seen swimming out from within the gills of a Blue spotted pufferfish after completing its cleaning duties. Roving coralgrouper (Plectropomus pessuliferus) are not exempt from seeking out Labroides' expertise either. They patiently wait for their turn as these tiny cleaners meticulously tend to their scales and fins, leaving them refreshed and parasite-free.