Blackmargin Maori Wrasse
Oxycheilinus nigromarginatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 10–27 m
- Max size: 11.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This Maori wrasse turns up in the protected waters of lagoons and harbours over mixed sand and coral, reaching about eleven centimetres. Sparsely recorded, it carries the dark fin margin that gives it its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Oxycheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277999.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackmargin Maori Wrasse live?
- The Blackmargin Maori Wrasse (Oxycheilinus nigromarginatus) is typically found at 10–27 m.
- Is the Blackmargin Maori Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Blackmargin Maori Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackmargin Maori Wrasse get?
- The Blackmargin Maori Wrasse grows to about 11.3 cm.