Sidespot Longface Wrasse
Hologymnosus longipes
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long bodied wrasse that ranges over sand and rubble near coral heads on lagoon and seaward reefs, it reaches about 40 centimetres. Like its relatives it likely begins life one sex and can switch as it grows, hunting small bottom living prey down to around 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Hologymnosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277557.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sidespot Longface Wrasse live?
- The Sidespot Longface Wrasse (Hologymnosus longipes) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Sidespot Longface Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Sidespot Longface Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sidespot Longface Wrasse get?
- The Sidespot Longface Wrasse grows to about 40 cm.