Crimson Cleaner Fish
Suezichthys aylingi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–100 m
- Max size: 11.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse haunts sand patches beside reefs in shallow water, where it doubles as a part time cleaner, plucking parasites and damaged skin from other fish. When not cleaning it picks small crustaceans from the bottom and off seaweed fronds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Suezichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278737.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crimson Cleaner Fish live?
- The Crimson Cleaner Fish (Suezichthys aylingi) is typically found at 6–100 m.
- Is the Crimson Cleaner Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Crimson Cleaner Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crimson Cleaner Fish get?
- The Crimson Cleaner Fish grows to about 11.7 cm.