Geoffroy's Wrasse
Macropharyngodon geoffroy
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 6–32 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse hunts the mixed sand, rubble, and coral of seaward reefs, feeding mainly on snails and single celled foraminiferans. It works the bottom between about six and thirty metres, growing to around fifteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Macropharyngodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219029.
FAQ
- How deep does the Geoffroy's Wrasse live?
- The Geoffroy's Wrasse (Macropharyngodon geoffroy) is typically found at 6–32 m.
- Is the Geoffroy's Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Geoffroy's Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Geoffroy's Wrasse get?
- The Geoffroy's Wrasse grows to about 15 cm.