Rhomboid wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits steep outer reef slopes near sand and rubble bottoms. Feeds on zooplankton in the water column. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhomboid wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 40 - 100 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton in the water column
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rhomboid wrasse.
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