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Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier) — Labridae

Pearl wrasse

Anampses cuvier
Family: Labridae

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
Range
Oceania: Johnston I., Midway Is., Hawaii

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Description

The %s is a wrasse (Labridae) from %s. %s As a bottom-oriented fish it picks small invertebrates from reef and sediment. Like many wrasses it changes sex and colour. The fish is harmless to humans.

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. Oceania: Johnston I., Midway Is., Hawaii

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. 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.

More photos

Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier) — Labridae — 2
iNaturalist ((c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier) — Labridae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) 104623964081378888743, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier) — Labridae — 4
Wikimedia Commons — NPS photo - Bryan Harry (Public domain)
Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier) — Labridae — 5
Wikimedia Commons — Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR (Public domain)
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All data

Identification

English name
Pearl wrasse sourced
Scientific name
Anampses cuvier
Family
Labridae
Other names
Cuvier's wrasse; Pearl wrasse; Spotted wrasse fish; Cuvier's tamarin 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
Natural range
Oceania: Johnston I., Midway Is., Hawaii sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Protogynous (female first) sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
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. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Anampses

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