Blue-banded wrasse
📖 Overview
Lives on flat sandy bottoms or rubble . Often taken by trawlers but still occassionally seen near reefs. Found solitary or in small groups . Minimum depth reported from Ref. 90102.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue-banded wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 85 m . Tropical west of the Malay Peninsula (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blue-banded wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
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