Pale wrasse
📖 Overview
Found in steep outer reef slopes to at least 74 m depth , with large caves and rich invertebrate growth. Occurs in small groups of females and dominating male .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Looks white at depth. Juveniles with three large black spots in dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pale wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 74 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: eastern Indonesia to Palau and the Line Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pale wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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