New-to-science Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse (IMAGE)

California Academy of Sciences

New-to-science Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse

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The species name ‘finifenmaa' means ‘rose’ in the local Dhivehi language, a nod to both its pink hues and the Maldives’ national flower. (© Yi-Kai Tea)

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