Blackstripe Coris

Coris pictoides

Blackstripe Coris

This wrasse hangs around small coral heads in silty sand and rubble, usually below twenty metres and down to around fifty five. It works the soft bottoms along reef margins in small groups and will push into shallow estuaries as well.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Coris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273561.

FAQ

How deep does the Blackstripe Coris live?
The Blackstripe Coris (Coris pictoides) is typically found at 9–55 m.
Is the Blackstripe Coris dangerous to divers?
The Blackstripe Coris is harmless to divers.
How big does the Blackstripe Coris get?
The Blackstripe Coris grows to about 15 cm.