Torpedo wrasse
📖 Overview
Found in outer reef crests in small aggregations . Females occur in small groups, and usually a male is nearby . Usually well above open bottoms with mixed sand, rubble, and coral . Found in areas periodically exposed to strong currents . Feeds on zooplankton .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Color changes quickly from when moving from swimming near the bottom to open water to feed and the striped pattern of the female fades to an even grey that makes them difficult to see. Males have a variable banded pattern and this also changes with moods .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Torpedo wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 54 m , usually 15 - 24 m . Tropical north to Taiwan and southern Japan, and south to the Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julis heteropterus | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Torpedo wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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