Oriental Maori Wrasse
Oxycheilinus orientalis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A wrasse of coastal and outer reef habitats whose juveniles tuck into crinoids and soft corals, sometimes deeper than divers usually go. It hunts among dense coral rubble and algae, hunting down fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Oxycheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278000.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oriental Maori Wrasse live?
- The Oriental Maori Wrasse (Oxycheilinus orientalis) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Oriental Maori Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Oriental Maori Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oriental Maori Wrasse get?
- The Oriental Maori Wrasse grows to about 20 cm.