Peliciers Wrasse
📖 Overview
Peliciers Wrasse (Halichoeres pelicieri), first described by Randall & Smith, 1982 is a tiny fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 4.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Peliciers Wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peliciers Wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 20 m . Subtropical South Africa and Mauritius.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Peliciers Wrasse |
| 🇩🇪German | Peliciers Junker |
| 🇫🇷French | Girelle à bande jaune · Girelle à bande jaune, Girelle de Pélicier · Girelle de Pélicier |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-Palicier |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Peliciers Wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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