Rainbow Wrasse
Halichoeres pictus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 5–25 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A quick wrasse that swims high above the reef with an odd, worm like wriggle, dropping down to pick at invertebrates. It begins life female, with some later turning male, and stays too small to interest fishermen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rainbow Wrasse live?
- The Rainbow Wrasse (Halichoeres pictus) is typically found at 5–25 m.
- Is the Rainbow Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Rainbow Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rainbow Wrasse get?
- The Rainbow Wrasse grows to about 13 cm.