Banded Wrasse
Halichoeres notospilus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 25.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Common in shallow water where brown algae grows, this wrasse hunts crustaceans, sea urchins, mollusks and brittle stars across the bottom down to about ten metres. Kept in a tank it fades from blue green to a dull brown.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275781.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Wrasse live?
- The Banded Wrasse (Halichoeres notospilus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Banded Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Wrasse get?
- The Banded Wrasse grows to about 25.4 cm.