Hartzfeld's Wrasse
Halichoeres hartzfeldii
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 10–70 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse favours open sand and rubble on seaward reefs, usually below about 11 metres and ranging down to 70. It lives in loose harems, one male moving over a wide patch and checking in on his many smaller females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275766.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hartzfeld's Wrasse live?
- The Hartzfeld's Wrasse (Halichoeres hartzfeldii) is typically found at 10–70 m.
- Is the Hartzfeld's Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Hartzfeld's Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hartzfeld's Wrasse get?
- The Hartzfeld's Wrasse grows to about 18 cm.