Socorro Wrasse
Halichoeres insularis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 7 to 10 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
Found only around Socorro and nearby islands, this small wrasse gathers in schools that drift about a metre above rock and coarse sand. It is too little to interest fishermen, but its tiny range leaves it listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275767.
FAQ
- How deep does the Socorro Wrasse live?
- The Socorro Wrasse (Halichoeres insularis) is typically found at 7 to 10 m.
- Is the Socorro Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Socorro Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Socorro Wrasse get?
- The Socorro Wrasse grows to about 7 cm.