Slippery Dick
Halichoeres bivittatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Common in shallow rocky and reef areas, this wrasse hunts other small fishes and snails, and turns up less often over seagrass. It starts life female and can later change to male, and breeding males gather in leks to attract females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158815.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slippery Dick live?
- The Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Slippery Dick dangerous to divers?
- The Slippery Dick is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slippery Dick get?
- The Slippery Dick grows to about 35 cm.