Batu Coris

Coris batuensis

Batu Coris

A wrasse of clear lagoon and seaward reefs and the sand and rubble beside them, it hunts small crabs and gastropods. You find it alone or in small groups from two metres down to about thirty.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Coris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218956.

FAQ

How deep does the Batu Coris live?
The Batu Coris (Coris batuensis) is typically found at 2–30 m.
Is the Batu Coris dangerous to divers?
The Batu Coris is harmless to divers.
How big does the Batu Coris get?
The Batu Coris grows to about 17 cm.