Braun's wrasse
📖 Overview
Braun's wrasse (Pictilabrus brauni), first described by Hutchins & Morrison, 1996 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. Six parallel narrow iridescent blue bars on the side of the head. Branchiostegal rays 6. Underdeveloped scaly sheath at the base of dorsal and anal fins. Epihaemal ribs 4. Complex laterosensory canal tube, with multiple branches; terminal canal pores. Body depth 4.1-4.5 in SL; anal fin length 2.9-3.1 in SL; pelvic fin length 2.2-2.8 in head .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Braun's wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical; 34°S - 35°S Indian Ocean: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Braun's wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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