Dapple Coris
Coris variegata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This coris wrasse hunts over sand and rubble in coral reef areas, in fairly shallow water down to about ten metres. It works the bottom as a predator, taking small invertebrates from among the rubble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Coris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367240.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dapple Coris live?
- The Dapple Coris (Coris variegata) is typically found at to 10 m.
- Is the Dapple Coris dangerous to divers?
- The Dapple Coris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dapple Coris get?
- The Dapple Coris grows to about 20 cm.