Wounded Wrasse
Halichoeres chierchiae
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 2–69 m
- Max size: 17.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An eastern Pacific wrasse of rocky reefs and nearby sand, it crunches through molluscs, crabs, brittle stars and sea urchins. It ranges down to around seventy metres and holds no place on the dinner table.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275756.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wounded Wrasse live?
- The Wounded Wrasse (Halichoeres chierchiae) is typically found at 2–69 m.
- Is the Wounded Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Wounded Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wounded Wrasse get?
- The Wounded Wrasse grows to about 17.5 cm.