two-spotted wrasse
| Scientific name | Halichoeres biocellatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Schultz |
| Year of description | 1960 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Halichoeres |
Introduction
Halichoeres biocellatus, commonly known as two-spotted wrasse, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize the two-spotted wrasse ?
The two-spotted wrasse measures between 10 and 12 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, bleu, vert and orange body. The also has rouge horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The two-spotted wrasse is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is carnivorous .
Although the two-spotted wrasse is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
The two-spotted wrasse is a fish ovipare. always born female. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become male, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protogynous type.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 29 °C
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Depth6 - 35 m
Biotope presentation
The two-spotted wrasse is most often found at a depth between 6m and 35m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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