Barred Thicklip
Hemigymnus fasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This thicklip wrasse feeds by taking mouthfuls of sand and gravel, sorting out the small animals inside and blowing the grit back out through its gills and mouth. Young fish stay secretive on inshore reefs while large adults swim openly across coral down to at least twenty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Hemigymnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218999.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barred Thicklip live?
- The Barred Thicklip (Hemigymnus fasciatus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Barred Thicklip dangerous to divers?
- The Barred Thicklip is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barred Thicklip get?
- The Barred Thicklip grows to about 30 cm.