Fivefinger wrasse
📖 Overview
Found over sandy bottoms of coastal areas and also in areas with some seagrass or algae. Ranges to a depth of over 18 m . Usually in large spread-out groups on upper slopes of sand and mud banks with males defending its section that has numerous females . Dives into sand to sleep safely at night or to hide when alarmed . When threatened, it dives head-first into sand; may take some time to emerge again. Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey, including mollusks and crustaceans . Minimum depth taken from Ref. 9710.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fivefinger wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fivefinger wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Pelagic spawner.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m . Tropical East Africa to the Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
hard-shelled prey, including mollusks and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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