Brazilian wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits organic and rocky reefs . Large individuals at depths of 10 m or more; juveniles in areas as shallow as tide pools . Feeds on benthic invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Two pairs of enlarged canines in lower jaw; anterior lateral line scales with three pores per scales; body depth 3.3 to 4.2 in SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brazilian wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brazilian wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brazilian wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 35 m . Tropical; 0°N - 30°S, 50°W - 28°W Southwest Atlantic: Brazil and Trinidade I.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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