The black-banded wrasse

black-banded wrasse

Scientific name	Anampses neoguinaicus
Descriptor	Bleeker
Year of description	1878
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Labridae
Genus	Anampses

Introduction

Anampses neoguinaicus, commonly known as black-banded wrasse, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

16 cm
Maximum size

20 cm
Pattern

drawn scales

Average size

16 cm
Maximum size

20 cm
Pattern

drawn scales

How to recognize the black-banded wrasse ?

The black-banded wrasse measures between 16 and 20 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly bleu, noir, rose and blanc body. The also has blanc drawn scales.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

living in small groups
territorial

No
Way of living

diurnal

The black-banded wrasse is a fish living in small groups naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Although the black-banded wrasse is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare

The black-banded wrasse is a fish ovipare.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Origin

Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas Western Tropical Pacific Ocean Oceania

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

4 - 30 m

Biotope presentation

The black-banded wrasse is most often found at a depth between 4m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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