Brazilian wrasse (Halichoeres brasiliensis)

Scientific name: Halichoeres brasiliensis Bloch, 1791

Brazilian wrasse (Halichoeres brasiliensis)

The Brazilian wrasse (Halichoeres brasiliensis) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Southwest Atlantic, endemic to the continental coast of Brazil and Trindade Island.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Two pairs of enlarged canines in lower jaw; anterior lateral line scales with three pores per scales; body depth 3.3 to 4.2 in SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Halichoeres brasiliensis
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
0–35 m (0–115 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 35 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southwest Atlantic: endemic to the continental coast of Brazil and Trindade Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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