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Halichoeres solorensis (Bleeker, 1853) Green wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Recognized by dusky yellow color (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal reefs and lagoons (Ref. 8631), often on sand-rubble substrates with large staghorn coral colonies. Occurs in small loose groups of females (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||