Redhead Wrasse
Halichoeres rubricephalus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 10–35 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The breeding male of this wrasse wears a flushed red head over its body, the trait that gives it its name. It lives among brittle corals growing dense and high on inner reef rubble slopes, between ten and thirty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275796.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redhead Wrasse live?
- The Redhead Wrasse (Halichoeres rubricephalus) is typically found at 10–35 m.
- Is the Redhead Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Redhead Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redhead Wrasse get?
- The Redhead Wrasse grows to about 10 cm.