Rockmover wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus)

Scientific name: Novaculichthys taeniourus Lacep?de, 1801

The Rockmover wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F).

Rockmover wrasse care at a glance

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Juveniles have long extended dorsal fin spines.

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Scientific name: Novaculichthys taeniourus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 30.0
Depth range: 3–25 m (10–82 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 25 m, usually ? - 14 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa and the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu and Hawaiian islands, south to Lord Howe Island. Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama and the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)