De Buen's Coris
Coris debueni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
De Buen's coris hunts over mixed sand and rock for hard shelled prey, crunching gastropods, clams, brittle stars, hermit crabs and sea urchins. Young fish shelter in tide pools while adults range deeper, down to about 60 metres. It reaches some 27 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Coris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273553.
FAQ
- How deep does the De Buen's Coris live?
- The De Buen's Coris (Coris debueni) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the De Buen's Coris dangerous to divers?
- The De Buen's Coris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the De Buen's Coris get?
- The De Buen's Coris grows to about 27 cm.