Floral Wrasse
Cheilinus chlorourus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A heavy bodied wrasse of lagoon and coastal reefs that roots through mixed sand, rubble and coral for molluscs and crustaceans. It grows to about forty five centimetres and pairs off to spawn.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218941.
FAQ
- How deep does the Floral Wrasse live?
- The Floral Wrasse (Cheilinus chlorourus) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Floral Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Floral Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Floral Wrasse get?
- The Floral Wrasse grows to about 45 cm.