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The Disappearing wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The disappearing wrasse is a small, shy wrasse (Labridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species reaches about 9 cm and has a red-brown body with numerous fine, white lateral pinstripes. It lives among coral rubble and branching corals of seaward reef slopes, usually deeper than 20 m, and through its hidden habits is hard to detect, to which the name 'disappearing wrasse' refers. The diet consists of small bottom invertebrates. Like many wrasses the species is a protogynous hermaphrodite, beginning as a female and later able to change into a male.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Disappearing wrasse?
The Disappearing wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Red-brown with fine white longitudinal lines; shy and hard to spot among coral rubble; protogynous.
Where does the Disappearing wrasse live?
The Disappearing wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific, on seaward reef slopes.
How big does the Disappearing wrasse get?
The Disappearing wrasse grows to a maximum of about 9 cm. On average the species is around 6 cm.
Is the Disappearing wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Disappearing wrasse is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Disappearing wrasse edible?
The Disappearing wrasse is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pseudocheilinus
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