Ring Wrasse
Hologymnosus annulatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 8–40 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender, fast moving wrasse that races over coral reefs and rocky ground down to about 40 metres, hunting small fish and crustaceans. Like its relatives it changes colour dramatically with age, the young living solitary lives before adults take on the banded ring pattern that names them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Hologymnosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219003.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ring Wrasse live?
- The Ring Wrasse (Hologymnosus annulatus) is typically found at 8–40 m.
- Is the Ring Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Ring Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ring Wrasse get?
- The Ring Wrasse grows to about 40 cm.