Richmond's wrasse (Halichoeres richmondi)

Scientific name: Halichoeres richmondi Fowler & Bean, 1928

Richmond's wrasse (Halichoeres richmondi)

The Richmond's wrasse (Halichoeres richmondi) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Western Pacific, Java, Philippines, Ryukyu Islands, Moluccas, Palau (Belau), Truk, Pohnpei, and Kwajalein.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Males are recognized by the orange-brown head and blue lines that are chain-like along the body. Juveniles and females have an orange to yellow anal fin. The snout is more pointed compared to similar species. Terminal males have a distinctive concave head profile.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Halichoeres richmondi
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
19.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Java, Philippines, Ryukyu Islands, Moluccas, Palau (Belau), Truk, Pohnpei, and Kwajalein.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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