Triplespot Wrasse
Halichoeres trispilus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 15–56 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse favours sandy areas of deep lagoon and seaward reefs, usually along drop offs with large caves and rich invertebrate growth below twenty metres. It lives in small groups of females with a male swimming nearby, though it is sometimes seen alone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218980.
FAQ
- How deep does the Triplespot Wrasse live?
- The Triplespot Wrasse (Halichoeres trispilus) is typically found at 15–56 m.
- Is the Triplespot Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Triplespot Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Triplespot Wrasse get?
- The Triplespot Wrasse grows to about 9.5 cm.