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Halichoeres nebulosus (Valenciennes, 1839) Nebulous wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: throughout the tropical and subtropical Indian Ocean including the Red Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Males are identified by the angled or diagonal pink band below the eye. Females have a brighter pink patch of color on the belly compared to the similar H. margaritaceus (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Found in groups (Ref. 90102) on reef flats, reef margins, and rocky shores (Ref. 9710). Mainly in inshore weedy areas but has been collected as deep as 40 m (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||