Filamentous wrasse
📖 Overview
This group may consist of several different species and genetic studies are required . Found in rubble areas in passages and outer reef slopes. Also occurs in lagoons. Feeds on zooplankton and other benthic invertebrates. Occurs in small to large groups of mix sexes but females outnumber males greatly. Some geographical variations of nuptial males that are influenced by the presence of similar species. Males readily display to each other or to females to spawn by flashing their colors and 'racing' past with erected fins. Hybridizes with several other species, and are most colorful where other similar species occur in the same area . At 15 cm SL, this could well be the largest species of the genus so far (CB).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. Emarginate caudal fin become lunate in males; 2-6 soft dorsal rays of males greatly prolonged (the odd-numbered rays beginning with the first); may be slightly prolonged in females (not so in Philippine adult females); non filamentous rays approximately equal in length . Tubed peduncular scales 5.9; side of body with four or five narrow red to blue stripes, only the first and third extending full length of body .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Filamentous wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 35 m , usually 10 - 25 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Indian Ocean; Kranket Islands, Madang, New Guinea; off Manado and Celebes (Indonesia); Concoro Islands, Cuyo Islands, Philippines, and the Solomon Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton and other benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Filament-fin wrasse · Filamented flasher · Filamented Flasher Wrasse · Filamentous Flasher Wrasse · Filamentous Flasher-wrasse · Filamentous wrasse |
| 🌍CES | pyskounek vláknitý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Antennivilkuttaja |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-do-paraíso-filamentoso |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Labrido filamentoso |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Filamentous wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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