The scott's wrasse

scott's wrasse

Scientific name	Cirrhilabrus scottorum
Descriptor	Randall & Pyle
Year of description	1989
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Labridae
Genus	Cirrhilabrus

Introduction

Cirrhilabrus scottorum, commonly known as scott's wrasse, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

10 cm
Maximum size

13 cm
Shape

Rectangular

Average size

10 cm
Maximum size

13 cm
Shape

Rectangular

How to recognize the scott's wrasse ?

The scott's wrasse measures between 10 and 13 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, bleu, vert, orange and violet body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

living in small groups
territorial

No
Way of living

diurnal

The scott's wrasse is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Although the scott's wrasse is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare

The scott's 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 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

3 - 40 m

Biotope presentation

The scott's wrasse is most often found at a depth between 3m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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