Iris Wrasse
📖 Overview
Iris Wrasse (Lappanella fasciata), first described by Cocco, 1833 is a medium-sized fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 35 to 200 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.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 Iris Wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Iris Wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 35 - 200 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
crabs, gastropods and polychaetes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Iris Wrasse · Sharp-toothed wrasse |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun proužkatý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | helohuulikala |
| 🇫🇷French | Labre iris |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Tordo canino |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Kłówka Pasiasta |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-donzela |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Полосатая лаппанелла |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coricus fasciatus | Cocco | 1833 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus aurantiacus | Facciolà | 1888 | Synonym |
| Ctenolabrus iris | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Lapponella fasciata | Cocco | 1833 | Synonym |
| Marzapannus fasciatus | Cocco | 1833 | Synonym |
| Marzapanus fasciatus | Cocco | 1833 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Iris Wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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