Black wrasse
📖 Overview
Black wrasse (Halichoeres adustus), first described by Gilbert, 1890 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 12.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 3 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 3 m . Tropical; 20°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | black wrasse |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Sortgylte |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-escuro |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | señorita negra |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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