Circle-Cheek Wrasse
Halichoeres miniatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It lives solitary or in small groups over very shallow coastal reefs where algae and rock outnumber coral. Reaching about fourteen centimetres, this wrasse keeps to the top ten metres along the shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275779.
FAQ
- How deep does the Circle-Cheek Wrasse live?
- The Circle-Cheek Wrasse (Halichoeres miniatus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Circle-Cheek Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Circle-Cheek Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Circle-Cheek Wrasse get?
- The Circle-Cheek Wrasse grows to about 14 cm.