Mental wrasse
📖 Overview
Mental wrasse (Oxycheilinus mentalis), first described by Rüppell, 1828 is a medium-sized fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 20 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species largely solitary in behaviour. 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 Mental wrasse is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mental wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, including Socotra.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | mental wrasse |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Muesy |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun vznešený |
| 🇩🇪German | Schlanker Prachtlippfisch |
| 🌍HEB | תפארן ארך ראש |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-mental |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheilinus mentalis | Rüppell | 1828 | Synonym |
| Cheilinus venosus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mental wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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