Painted wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits deep seaward reefs . Generally of no interest to fisheries because of its small average size .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Painted wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 100 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 6°N, 98°W - 53°W North Carolina, USA through the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to northern South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | painted wrasse |
| 🌍CES | kněžík malovaný |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sumitsuki-kyusen · スミツキキュウセン |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-americano |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | doncella pintada · Loro dienton colorado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julis caudalis | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Painted wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Painted wrasse ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.