Mardi Gras Wrasse
Halichoeres burekae
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: to 24 m
- Max size: 7.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
Adults of this wrasse school along the reef crest mixed in with other species, feeding mainly on calanoid copepods and other plankton, down to about 24 metres. It is known from a narrow range, and heavy pressure on its habitat has left it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398572.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mardi Gras Wrasse live?
- The Mardi Gras Wrasse (Halichoeres burekae) is typically found at to 24 m.
- Is the Mardi Gras Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Mardi Gras Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mardi Gras Wrasse get?
- The Mardi Gras Wrasse grows to about 7.7 cm.