Crimsonband Wrasse
Notolabrus gymnogenis
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 5 to 40 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common fish on coastal reefs, this wrasse is usually taken around fifteen metres but ranges from five to forty and likely deeper. Females wear a crimson band that the larger terminal males lose as they change colour.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Notolabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281789.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crimsonband Wrasse live?
- The Crimsonband Wrasse (Notolabrus gymnogenis) is typically found at 5 to 40 m.
- Is the Crimsonband Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Crimsonband Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crimsonband Wrasse get?
- The Crimsonband Wrasse grows to about 23 cm.