Redbreasted Wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Cheilinus fasciatus
- Common name
- Redbreasted Wrasse
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Cheilinus
- Size
- 25–40 cm
- Depth
- 2–35 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary, slow-mover, diurnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Cheilinus fasciatus reaches 25-40 cm. Bright orange-red body with very distinct white or pale blue vertical bands. Predator of mollusks and crustaceans. Indo-Pacific at 2-35 m. Slow and majestic swimming. Highly visible due to captivating colors. Solitary or pair behavior. Highly appreciated by underwater photographers.
Photo of Redbreasted Wrasse
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Redbreasted Wrasse?
- Redbreasted Wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) reaches 25–40 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Redbreasted Wrasse?
- Redbreasted Wrasse is found between 2–35 m deep.
- Is the Redbreasted Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Redbreasted Wrasse?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Redbreasted Wrasse?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Cheilinus
- Cheilinus undulatus - Humphead wrasse
- Cheilinus trilobatus - Tripletail wrasse
- Cheilinus chlorourus - Green-spotted Wrasse
Other species in the family Labridae
- Labrus merula - Brown wrasse
- Bodianus rufus - Spanish hogfish
- Bodianus pulchellus - Cuban hogfish
- Halichoeres pictus - Rainbow wrasse
- Halichoeres cyanocephalus - Yellowcheek wrasse
- Sparisoma chrysopterum - Redtail parrotfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218940)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2383309)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia