Soela wrasse (Suezichthys soelae)

Scientific name: Suezichthys soelae Russell, 1985

The Soela wrasse (Suezichthys soelae) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, specimens collected off the coast of northwestern Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 25. Body brown on top of head and back, shading to salmon-pink below. Distinct from other species with its four to six black spots on caudal fin. Pectoral fins pinkish hyaline, upper base with a diffuse dusky spot; pelvic fins whitish. With four to five predorsal scales; two cheek scale rows behind eye, three below eye. No scaly sheath at base of dorsal and anal fins. Scales large.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Suezichthys soelae
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.3
Depth range
32–75 m (105–246 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 32 - 75 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: specimens collected off the coast of northwestern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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