Kner's wrasse
📖 Overview
Occurs in coastal reefs with mixed weed and coral; often on turbid, silty areas. Usually seen on floor of caverns or under ledges. Solitary or in small groups .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: greatest body depth 3.1-3.2 in SL. Colour of male (female similar) greyish on upper back, white or pale yellow on ventral part; a broad brown stripe on side at eye level. with several white spots along lower edge of this stripe, mainly on posterior half; upper pectoral-fin base with a small black spot; middle of dorsal fin with a pale-edged black spot .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kner's wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 12 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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