Ringtail Maori Wrasse
Oxycheilinus unifasciatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–160 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A wrasse of clear lagoon and seaward reefs, the ringtail Maori wrasse hovers well above coral rich bottoms and hunts fish, shrimp and other crustaceans. It can carry ciguatera toxin, so large ones are risky to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Oxycheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278002.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ringtail Maori Wrasse live?
- The Ringtail Maori Wrasse (Oxycheilinus unifasciatus) is typically found at 0–160 m.
- Is the Ringtail Maori Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Ringtail Maori Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ringtail Maori Wrasse get?
- The Ringtail Maori Wrasse grows to about 46 cm.