Tubelip Wrasse
Labrichthys unilineatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 17.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the fleshy, tube like lips that ring its mouth, this wrasse feeds straight off living coral, peeling polyps from staghorn Acropora. It haunts shallow lagoons and sheltered seaward reefs where coral cover runs high.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Labrichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219013.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tubelip Wrasse live?
- The Tubelip Wrasse (Labrichthys unilineatus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Tubelip Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Tubelip Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tubelip Wrasse get?
- The Tubelip Wrasse grows to about 17.5 cm.