Rainbow Wrasse
📖 Overview
Rainbow Wrasse (Coris atlantica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Compared to C. julis, atlantica have longer pelvic fins, more suborbital pores, and configuration of the lateral line tubules.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rainbow Wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Atlantic Coris Wrasse · Gulf Coris · Rainbow Wrasse |
| 🌍CES | kněžík atlantský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-da-Guiné |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Coris del Atlántico |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rainbow Wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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