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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Yellowfin wrasse

Pseudocoris hemichrysos Randall, Connell & Victor, 2015
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
10–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Yellowfin wrasse (Pseudocoris hemichrysos) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Pseudocoris hemichrysos
Authority
Randall, Connell & Victor, 2015
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10 cm
Depth Range
10–30 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yellowfin wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yellowfin wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Yellowfin wrasse is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Yellowfin wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 30 m. Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives and Mauritius.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, Connell & Victor, 2015

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