How big is the Rainbow wrasse?

Rainbow wrasse (Halichoeres pictus) reaches 8–13 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Rainbow wrasse?

Rainbow wrasse is found between 2–25 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Rainbow wrasse?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Rainbow wrasse?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Rainbow wrasse (Halichoeres pictus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Halichoeres pictus
Common name: Rainbow wrasse
Category: Fish
Family: Labridae
Genus: Halichoeres
Size: 8–13 cm
Depth: 2–25 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Halichoeres pictus reaches 13 cm. Small wrasse with elongated pale blue to cream body with thin yellow-green vertical lines and black spot on caudal peduncle, sometimes two lateral spots in females. Terminal males more colorful blue-green. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Lives in active loose schools from 2 to 25 m on Caribbean coral reefs. Predator of small benthic invertebrates. Discreet but common macro photo subject on Caribbean reefs.

Photo of Rainbow wrasse

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Rainbow wrasse?: Rainbow wrasse (Halichoeres pictus) reaches 8–13 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Rainbow wrasse?: Rainbow wrasse is found between 2–25 m deep.
Is the Rainbow wrasse dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Rainbow wrasse?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Rainbow wrasse?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Halichoeres

Other species in the family Labridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 275788)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2384071)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia