Broomtail wrasse
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral reefs and adjacent rubble, sand and seagrass habitats (typically along the edges of coral rich fringing reef slopes, Ref. 9710). Feed mainly on hard-shelled invertebrates, especially mollusks . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Broomtail wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broomtail wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman.
🌿 Ecology
hard-shelled invertebrates, especially mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | broomtail wrasse |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Rabadia · سمك الرأس ذيل المكنسة |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun střapcový |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Kostehalet gylte |
| 🇩🇪German | Besenschwanz-Prachtlippfisch |
| 🌍FAS | Zomorrod-mahi-e-domjaroobi · زمردماهی دمجارویی |
| 🇫🇷French | Labre à frange · Vieille balayette |
| 🌍HEB | תפאר סהרוני |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Tordo dalla coda festonata |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Bezemstaartlipvis |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-cauda-de-escova |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Хейлин перистохвостый |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Maorí cola de escoba · Vieja escobera |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 雀尾唇魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheilinus lunifer | Nichols | 1923 | Synonym |
| Labrus lunulatus | Forsskål | 1775 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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