Harlequin Wrasse
Bodianus eclancheri
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 5 to 46 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A wrasse of the Galapagos and nearby reefs, it begins life female and can later turn male. Adults forage widely over invertebrates and algae, and their bold colouring may reflect a life spent feeding rather than hiding. They pair off to spawn and scatter their eggs into the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273528.
FAQ
- How deep does the Harlequin Wrasse live?
- The Harlequin Wrasse (Bodianus eclancheri) is typically found at 5 to 46 m.
- Is the Harlequin Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Harlequin Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Harlequin Wrasse get?
- The Harlequin Wrasse grows to about 61 cm.