The Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 31 cm.
Length
31 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
2.0–26.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Description
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Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pearl wrasse?
The Pearl wrasse has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Pearl wrasse live?
The Pearl wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pearl wrasse get?
The Pearl wrasse grows to a maximum of about 31 cm.
Is the Pearl wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Pearl wrasse is harmless to humans.
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All data
Identification
Dutch name
Cuviers parellipvis sourced
English name
Pearl wrasse sourced
Scientific name
Anampses cuvier
Family
Labridae
Other names
Cuvier's wrasse; Pearl wrasse; Spotted wrasse fish verified
Appearance
Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
31.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Habitat & distribution
Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
2.0 verified
Max depth (m)
26.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred
Behaviour & biology
Diet
Carnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Protogynous (female first) sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred
For anglers
Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred
Safety
Danger to humans
Harmless verified
Status & sources
Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0
Same genus Anampses
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