Flame wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits seaward reefs, in aggregations above at base of drop-offs . Benthopelagic . Feeds on zooplankton 1-2 m above the bottom . Minimum depth from Ref. 27115.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Flame wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flame wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 186 m , usually 5 - 30 m . Tropical; 25°C - 28°C Central Pacific: found in the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton 1-2 m above the bottom (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Flame wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
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