Weed wrasse
📖 Overview
Found in shallow sheltered rocky areas and reef flats , also in seagrass beds and weedy areas, solitary or in small groups .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Weed wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 4 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Sumatra, Indonesia to the Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands), north to the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Schwatz's Wrasse · Seagrass wrasse |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-prado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halichoeres dieschismenacanthus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Halichoeres schwartzii | Bleeker | 1847 | Synonym |
| Julis dieschismenacanthoides | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Julis dieschismenacanthus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Julis papilionaceus | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Julis schwarzii | Bleeker | 1847 | Synonym |
| Platyglossus doleschalli | Steindachner | 1863 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Weed wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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