Green Wrasse
Halichoeres solorensis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The green wrasse haunts coastal reefs and lagoons, often over sand and rubble around big staghorn coral colonies. It moves in small loose groups of females between about 10 and 40 metres, hunting bottom living invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275801.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Wrasse live?
- The Green Wrasse (Halichoeres solorensis) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Green Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Green Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Green Wrasse get?
- The Green Wrasse grows to about 18 cm.