Greyhead wrasse
📖 Overview
Found in coral-rich lagoon and inner channel reefs to at least 15 m depth ; in mixed coral and algae habitats . May be found solitary or in pairs . Feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13. Males recognized by the grey-looking head when seen in natural light. Body with lined pattern until female stage. Males with orange spots along scale rows .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Greyhead wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Greyhead wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical; 32°N - 12°S, 99°E - 172°E north to the Yaeyama Islands, south to Flores, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chain-line wrasse · Chain-lined Wrasse · Grey-head wrasse · Greyhead Wrasse · Silty Wrasse |
| 🌍CES | kněžík řetízkatý |
| 🇩🇪German | Blaukopf-Junker |
| 🇫🇷French | Labre à tête grise |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Amitorikyusen · アミトリキュウセン |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-raios-azuis |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anampses moniliger | Cuvier | 1827 | Synonym |
| Halichoeres purpurascens | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Halichoeres purpurescens | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Julis kallopisos | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Julis temminckii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Labrus leucurus | Walbaum | 1792 | Synonym |
| Labrus purpurescens | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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