The Bubblefin wrasse (Halichoeres nigrescens) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The bubblefin wrasse is a small wrasse from the Indo-West Pacific, ranging from East Africa and the Persian Gulf to China, Taiwan and Australia. It grows to about 15 cm. Males have a green head and upper body with a white belly and brown flank bars; females are dark greenish-brown with white spots along the flank. It lives on shallow, weedy rocky shores with little coral to about 10 metres depth and feeds on small bottom animals. Like many wrasses the species is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bubblefin wrasse?
The Bubblefin wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Bubblefin wrasse live?
The Bubblefin wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bubblefin wrasse get?
The Bubblefin wrasse grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Bubblefin wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Bubblefin wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Bubblefin wrasse edible?
The Bubblefin wrasse is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Halichoeres
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