Wrasse
Halichoeres tenuispinis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 13.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse keeps to exposed rocky reefs in very shallow water, feeding on amphipods and other small crustaceans. It reaches about fourteen centimetres and lives in the top few metres along the rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275803.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wrasse live?
- The Wrasse (Halichoeres tenuispinis) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wrasse get?
- The Wrasse grows to about 13.6 cm.