Gomphosus

 ( Labridae ) 

Gomphosus is a small genus of native to the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans.

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Taxonomy Although classified as its own genus, the genus Gomphosus is nested within the genus Thalassoma, rendering the latter Paraphyly. This close affinity is reflected by the fact that in the wild, Gomphosus will sometimes create hybrid offspring with Thalassoma species.

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Species The currently recognized species in this genus are:

• Gomphosus caeruleus Lacépède, 1801 (green birdmouth wrasse)
• Gomphosus varius Lacépède, 1801 (bird wrasse)

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