Scott's Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus scottorum
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Small groups of this wrasse feed on zooplankton just above the bottom on outer reefs, the gatherings made up mostly of females and juveniles. In courtship the males rise three metres or more off the reef with every fin flared.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277868.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scott's Wrasse live?
- The Scott's Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus scottorum) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Scott's Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Scott's Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Scott's Wrasse get?
- The Scott's Wrasse grows to about 13 cm.