Girdled Wrasse
Notolabrus cinctus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 40–91 m
- Max size: 29.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A temperate wrasse of southern rocky bottoms, reaching about 30 centimetres, that crunches its way through molluscs and small crustaceans. It usually keeps to deeper water, recorded down to around 90 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Notolabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281787.
FAQ
- How deep does the Girdled Wrasse live?
- The Girdled Wrasse (Notolabrus cinctus) is typically found at 40–91 m.
- Is the Girdled Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Girdled Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Girdled Wrasse get?
- The Girdled Wrasse grows to about 29.9 cm.