Bleeker's Wrasse
📖 Overview
Bleeker's Wrasse (Halichoeres bleekeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Lateral line scales 27, plus 1 on the base of caudal fin; nearly always 13 pectoral rays (rarely 14), females without dark caudal spot; longest dorsal soft ray ranges from 1.95-2.3 in HL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bleeker's Wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bleeker's Wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bleeker's Wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bleeker's Wrasse · Mottlestripe Wrasse |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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