Mangrove Wrasse
Halichoeres aestuaricola
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This wrasse haunts the sand and mud bottoms of mangroves and estuaries, occasionally straying onto rocky coastal ground. Reaching about twenty two centimetres, it stays in very shallow water and is not eaten by people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275748.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mangrove Wrasse live?
- The Mangrove Wrasse (Halichoeres aestuaricola) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Mangrove Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Mangrove Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mangrove Wrasse get?
- The Mangrove Wrasse grows to about 22 cm.