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The Bluebanded wrasse (Xiphocheilus typus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The blue-banded wrasse is a wrasse from the western Pacific and eastern Indian Ocean, including around the Indo-Australian Archipelago and the North West Shelf of Australia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate body with blue bands. It lives solitary or in small groups on flat sandy and rubble bottoms of reefs between 15 and 85 metres depth and hunts small benthic invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluebanded wrasse?
The Bluebanded wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Oblong wrasse with blue bands; inhabitant of sand and rubble bottoms
Where does the Bluebanded wrasse live?
The Bluebanded wrasse lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Bluebanded wrasse get?
The Bluebanded wrasse grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Bluebanded wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluebanded wrasse is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bluebanded wrasse edible?
The Bluebanded wrasse is rarely eaten.
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