Peacock Wrasse
Iniistius pavo
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 42 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
When alarmed or settling for the night this wrasse dives straight into the sand and vanishes. It lives over fine loose sand in lagoons and seaward reefs, mostly below 20 metres, where it crushes hard shelled molluscs and crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Iniistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219004.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peacock Wrasse live?
- The Peacock Wrasse (Iniistius pavo) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Peacock Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Peacock Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peacock Wrasse get?
- The Peacock Wrasse grows to about 42 cm.