Lineblotch Wrasse
Halichoeres pardaleocephalus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 11.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Found alone or in small groups on coastal reefs with mixed sand and rock, this wrasse stays in shallow water between two and ten metres. Like its many Halichoeres relatives it picks small invertebrates from the bottom and can dive into sand for cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275786.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lineblotch Wrasse live?
- The Lineblotch Wrasse (Halichoeres pardaleocephalus) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Lineblotch Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Lineblotch Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lineblotch Wrasse get?
- The Lineblotch Wrasse grows to about 11.2 cm.