Silty wrasse (Halichoeres purpurescens)

Scientific name: Halichoeres purpurescens Bloch & Schneider, 1801

The Silty wrasse (Halichoeres purpurescens) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Palau (Belau).

Biology

Inhabits shallow lagoon and channel reefs, in coral-rich areas with sand patches to at least 15 m depth. Found in silty coastal reef slopes. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Halichoeres purpurescens
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Depth range
15 m (49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range ? - 15 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Palau (Belau).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
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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