Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse
Labroides bicolor
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Half dark, half bright yellow, this cleaner wrasse holds territory around prominent coral heads where other fish queue up to have parasites removed. Young ones hide secretively in caves, while adults roam widely in search of customers down to about forty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Labroides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219015.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse live?
- The Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides bicolor) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse get?
- The Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse grows to about 15 cm.