Yellow-saddled wrasse
📖 Overview
Found on rocky reefs . Is a selective forager which prefers to feed on small, hard-shelled animals like crabs and gastropods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow-saddled wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow-saddled wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Also Ref. 103751.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Temperate Southwest Pacific: southern Australia, from South Australia to New South Wales, including Tasmania and throughout New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
small, hard-shelled animals like crabs and gastropods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labrichthys fucicola | Richardson | 1840 | Synonym |
| Labrichthys fucicolor | Hutton | 1890 | Synonym |
| Labrus fucicola | Richardson | 1840 | Synonym |
| Pseudolabrus fucicola | Richardson | 1840 | Synonym |
| Pseudolabrus pittensis | Waite | 1910 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 23 records indexed .
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