Polylepion is a genus of wrasses native to the Pacific Ocean. It is also known as a bleeding wrasse. They are mostly found over sandy waters from Mexico to Nicaragua, including Cocos Island.
Etymology 'Polylepion' is derived from the Greek adjective 'polys' meaning many, and the noun 'lepion' meaning small scales; referring to the relatively numerous lateral-line scales exhibited by species of this genus.
Species The genus contains three species: +SpeciesCommon nameImagePolylepion cruentum M. F. Gomon, 1977bleeding wrassePolylepion gilmorei Baldwin et al, 2023Candystriped wrassePolylepion russelli (M. F. Gomon & J. E. Randall, 1975)Russell's striped hogfish
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