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Psychedelic wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) — Labridae

Psychedelic wrasse

Anampses chrysocephalus
Family: Labridae

The Psychedelic wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 17 cm.

Length
17 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
12.0–139.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Midway Is., Hawaii

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Description

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Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Psychedelic wrasse?

The Psychedelic wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Psychedelic wrasse live?

The Psychedelic wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Midway Is., Hawaii

How big does the Psychedelic wrasse get?

The Psychedelic wrasse grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.

Is the Psychedelic wrasse dangerous to humans?

No, the Psychedelic 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

Psychedelic wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) — Labridae — 2
Randall, John E. (CC0 1.0) via GBIF — USNM
Psychedelic wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) — Labridae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Psychedelic wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) — Labridae — 4
Wikimedia Commons — Ludwig Jerry, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Public domain)
Psychedelic wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus) — Labridae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) Paul Norwood, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
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All data

Identification

English name
Psychedelic wrasse sourced
Scientific name
Anampses chrysocephalus
Family
Labridae
Other names
Psychedelic wrasse; Red tail wrasse; Red-tailed tamarin verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
17.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-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)
12.0 verified
Max depth (m)
139.0 verified
Natural range
Oceania: 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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