Red Tail Wrasse
Anampses chrysocephalus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 12–139 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males of this Hawaiian wrasse wear a deep blue body with a bright red tail and keep court over a group of females. They forage across seaward reefs and can be found from twelve metres down past a hundred.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Anampses
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279168.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Tail Wrasse live?
- The Red Tail Wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) is typically found at 12–139 m.
- Is the Red Tail Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Red Tail Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Tail Wrasse get?
- The Red Tail Wrasse grows to about 17 cm.