Speckled maori wrasse
📖 Overview
Found solitary in caves of steep outer reef drop-offs from 25 to at least 46 m with rich invertebrate growth such as large gorgonians or soft corals . Feeds mainly on fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11. Recognized by the thin mid-lateral stripe and elongated blotch at front of dorsal fin between 1st and 3rd spines . Body covered with relatively large scales; large canine teeth in the front of jaws.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Speckled maori wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 11 - 90 m , usually 30 - ? m . Tropical; 30°N - 15°S Indian Ocean: Mozambique (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheilinus arenatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Cheilinus notophthalmus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Cheillio arenatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Oxycheilinus notophthalmus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Speckled maori wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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