Rainbow Cale
Heteroscarus acroptilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This colourful little fish keeps to exposed rocky coastlines draped in brown macroalgae and beds of broad seagrass like Posidonia. Reaching about twenty four centimetres, it stays in shallow water and rarely ventures below fifteen metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Heteroscarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713598.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rainbow Cale live?
- The Rainbow Cale (Heteroscarus acroptilus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Rainbow Cale dangerous to divers?
- The Rainbow Cale is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rainbow Cale get?
- The Rainbow Cale grows to about 24 cm.