Rare Wrasse
Macropharyngodon bipartitus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly patterned wrasse of lagoons and sheltered seaward reefs, it picks invertebrates one by one from the bottom. Females often gather in small groups, and at the first sign of danger the fish dives headlong into the sand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Macropharyngodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219032.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rare Wrasse live?
- The Rare Wrasse (Macropharyngodon bipartitus) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Rare Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Rare Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rare Wrasse get?
- The Rare Wrasse grows to about 13 cm.