Speckled Maori Wrasse
Oxycheilinus arenatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 11–90 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solitary hunter of steep outer reef drop offs, this wrasse haunts caves between about 25 and 46 metres where gorgonians and soft corals grow thick. It chases down fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans, and grows to roughly 21 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Oxycheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219037.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speckled Maori Wrasse live?
- The Speckled Maori Wrasse (Oxycheilinus arenatus) is typically found at 11–90 m.
- Is the Speckled Maori Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Speckled Maori Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speckled Maori Wrasse get?
- The Speckled Maori Wrasse grows to about 21 cm.