Western King Wrasse
Coris auricularis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–45 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A wrasse of shallow rocky and coral reefs broken by patches of sand off Western Australia, reaching about forty centimetres. The juveniles and females work as cleaners, picking parasites from larger fish before the males take on their bolder adult form.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Coris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273548.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western King Wrasse live?
- The Western King Wrasse (Coris auricularis) is typically found at 1–45 m.
- Is the Western King Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Western King Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western King Wrasse get?
- The Western King Wrasse grows to about 40 cm.