Yellowspotted Wrasse
Macropharyngodon negrosensis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 8 to 32 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A wrasse of lagoon and seaward reefs, it works areas of mixed sand and coral, usually in pairs or loose groups close to the bottom. When a diver approaches it bobs up and down in an odd jerky way that seems meant to unsettle a predator.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Macropharyngodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278215.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowspotted Wrasse live?
- The Yellowspotted Wrasse (Macropharyngodon negrosensis) is typically found at 8 to 32 m.
- Is the Yellowspotted Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowspotted Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowspotted Wrasse get?
- The Yellowspotted Wrasse grows to about 12 cm.