Nebulous Wrasse
Halichoeres nebulosus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A mottled wrasse of reef flats, margins and rocky shores, it favours inshore weedy patches but turns up as deep as 40 metres. It moves in groups over the shallows, foraging across the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218986.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nebulous Wrasse live?
- The Nebulous Wrasse (Halichoeres nebulosus) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Nebulous Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Nebulous Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Nebulous Wrasse get?
- The Nebulous Wrasse grows to about 12 cm.