Canarytop Wrasse
Halichoeres leucoxanthus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 7–60 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender yellow and white wrasse of the reef edge, it works sand and rubble patches usually in small groups. Like other Halichoeres wrasses it digs into the sand to sleep and to escape danger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275770.
FAQ
- How deep does the Canarytop Wrasse live?
- The Canarytop Wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthus) is typically found at 7–60 m.
- Is the Canarytop Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Canarytop Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Canarytop Wrasse get?
- The Canarytop Wrasse grows to about 12 cm.