Pink-Belly Wrasse
Halichoeres margaritaceus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small wrasse of shallow weedy reefs and rocky shores, it sticks to surge swept ground in the first few metres of water. It picks crustaceans, snails, worms and even fish eggs off the bottom, and like its close relatives it changes from female to male as it grows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218987.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink-Belly Wrasse live?
- The Pink-Belly Wrasse (Halichoeres margaritaceus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Pink-Belly Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Pink-Belly Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pink-Belly Wrasse get?
- The Pink-Belly Wrasse grows to about 12.5 cm.