Striated Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus evanidus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–61 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Secretive and rarely seen above 20 metres, this little wrasse keeps to rubble patches and branching coral on seaward slopes, ranging down past 40 metres. It hunts small bottom living invertebrates alone, slipping back into cover at the first sign of movement.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Pseudocheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208917.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striated Wrasse live?
- The Striated Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus) is typically found at 0–61 m.
- Is the Striated Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Striated Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striated Wrasse get?
- The Striated Wrasse grows to about 9 cm.