Cuckoo wrasse
📖 Overview
Adults are found in the algal zone of rocky shores . Usually solitary or in pairs with young. Females lay about 1,000 eggs in a nest of algae; the nest is guarded by the male . Feed mainly on crustaceans but also fishes and mollusks and worms . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cuckoo wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs . Sex reversal is completed in 7 months .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 200 m , usually 40 - 80 m . Subtropical; 68°N - 12°N, 32°W - 34°E south to Senegal, Azores and Madeira.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans but also fishes and mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cuckoo wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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