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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Deep-water

Halfbarred wrasse

Pseudolabrus semifasciatus Rendahl, 1921
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Halfbarred wrasse (Pseudolabrus semifasciatus), first described by Rendahl, 1921 is a fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Pseudolabrus semifasciatus
Authority
Rendahl, 1921
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Halfbarred wrasse is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Halfbarred wrasse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 250 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: known only from Easter Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01738 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Rendahl, 1921

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