Queen Coris
Allocoris formosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 20 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults of this wrasse work through weed, rock and coral while the brilliant young shelter in shallow tide pools, looking so different they were once easy to mistake. Usually alone, it crushes hard shelled prey such as crabs, snails and sea urchins, and can reach about sixty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Allocoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1843802.
FAQ
- How deep does the Queen Coris live?
- The Queen Coris (Allocoris formosa) is typically found at to 20 m.
- Is the Queen Coris dangerous to divers?
- The Queen Coris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Queen Coris get?
- The Queen Coris grows to about 60 cm.