Polynesian Wrasse
Pseudojuloides atavai
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 12–31 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This slender wrasse hovers well above the bottom on exposed seaward reefs, away from the calm of lagoons and bays. It hunts small invertebrates and reaches around thirteen centimetres, though so little is documented that it is rated data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Pseudojuloides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276703.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polynesian Wrasse live?
- The Polynesian Wrasse (Pseudojuloides atavai) is typically found at 12–31 m.
- Is the Polynesian Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Polynesian Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Polynesian Wrasse get?
- The Polynesian Wrasse grows to about 13 cm.