Tailspot Wrasse
Halichoeres melanurus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It works shallow coral reefs and rocky shores, alone or in small groups on sheltered ground. The wrasse picks small invertebrates such as worms, copepods and tiny isopods from the bottom, reaching about fourteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275776.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tailspot Wrasse live?
- The Tailspot Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Tailspot Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Tailspot Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tailspot Wrasse get?
- The Tailspot Wrasse grows to about 14 cm.