Sneaky Wrasse
Pteragogus guttatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small wrasse of sheltered inner reefs, it stays hidden in broken coral and rubble in less than 10 metres of water. It sometimes shelters among the long spines of Diadema urchins or buries itself in thick algae, which earns it its sneaky reputation.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Pteragogus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279211.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sneaky Wrasse live?
- The Sneaky Wrasse (Pteragogus guttatus) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Sneaky Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Sneaky Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sneaky Wrasse get?
- The Sneaky Wrasse grows to about 9 cm.