Adorned wrasse
📖 Overview
Common on shallow coral and rocky reefs . Found solitary or in small loose groups in mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoons and outer slopes 2-30 m deep .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Adorned wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Adorned wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 31 m . Tropical south to Natal, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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