Zigzag Wrasse
Halichoeres scapularis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The zigzag wrasse favours shallow lagoons and bays over sand, rubble or seagrass rather than coral itself, picking small crustaceans off the bottom. Usually solitary and quick to chase off its own kind, it reaches about 20 centimetres and can change sex from female to male.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218990.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zigzag Wrasse live?
- The Zigzag Wrasse (Halichoeres scapularis) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Zigzag Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Zigzag Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zigzag Wrasse get?
- The Zigzag Wrasse grows to about 20 cm.