Spottail Coris
Coris caudimacula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–57 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse forages in sandy and algae rich patches near reefs and in seagrass beds down to around 57 metres. It crunches through a varied diet of amphipods, small crabs, snails, clams and bristleworms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Coris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218959.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottail Coris live?
- The Spottail Coris (Coris caudimacula) is typically found at 1–57 m.
- Is the Spottail Coris dangerous to divers?
- The Spottail Coris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spottail Coris get?
- The Spottail Coris grows to about 20 cm.