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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cape wrasse

Halichoeres inornatus Gilbert, 1890
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
57–115 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cape wrasse (Halichoeres inornatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 57 and 115 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Halichoeres inornatus
Authority
Gilbert, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
57–115 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cape wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cape wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cape wrasse is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 57 - 115 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico; Colombia, Ecuador (Galapagos) and Costa Rica (Cocos I.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1890

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