Black Leopard Wrasse
Macropharyngodon kuiteri
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 5–55 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males and females of this wrasse look so different that they were once taken for separate fish, the females patterned in pale leopard spots over a dark ground. It forages across mixed sand, rubble and algae on inshore reefs, rarely straying below about 55 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Macropharyngodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278213.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Leopard Wrasse live?
- The Black Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon kuiteri) is typically found at 5–55 m.
- Is the Black Leopard Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Black Leopard Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Leopard Wrasse get?
- The Black Leopard Wrasse grows to about 10 cm.