Peacock Wrasse
Leptojulis poecilepterus
- Group: Wrasse
- Max size: 34 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A wrasse of nearshore pebble bottoms, rock and coral reef, this fish reaches about 34 centimetres. Like others of its family it forages over the bottom by day and buries itself in sand at night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Leptojulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1843923.
FAQ
- Is the Peacock Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Peacock Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peacock Wrasse get?
- The Peacock Wrasse grows to about 34 cm.