False Leopard
Macropharyngodon ornatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly marked wrasse of lagoons and sheltered seaward reefs, found over mixed sand, rubble, and coral down to about thirty metres. It turns up alone or in small groups and reaches around thirteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Macropharyngodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278216.
FAQ
- How deep does the False Leopard live?
- The False Leopard (Macropharyngodon ornatus) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the False Leopard dangerous to divers?
- The False Leopard is harmless to divers.
- How big does the False Leopard get?
- The False Leopard grows to about 13 cm.