New Guinea Wrasse
Anampses neoguinaicus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 4–30 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An inshore wrasse of shallow coral reefs, found among sand, rubble and Acropora coral on crests and upper slopes. Females gather in small loose groups with a dominant male nearby, while juveniles stay alone among the corals, all of them picking invertebrates off the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Anampses
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279174.
FAQ
- How deep does the New Guinea Wrasse live?
- The New Guinea Wrasse (Anampses neoguinaicus) is typically found at 4–30 m.
- Is the New Guinea Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The New Guinea Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the New Guinea Wrasse get?
- The New Guinea Wrasse grows to about 20 cm.