vermiculate wrasse
| Scientific name | Macropharyngodon bipartitus |
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| Descriptor | Smith |
| Year of description | 1957 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Macropharyngodon |
Introduction
Macropharyngodon bipartitus, commonly known as vermiculate wrasse, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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Longevity7 year
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Type
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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Longevity7 year
How to recognize the vermiculate wrasse ?
The vermiculate wrasse measures around 11 cm. The dominant males can however reach 13 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, bleu, vert, orange and blanc body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The vermiculate wrasse is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path. However, she may show some signs of aggression with conspecifics.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The vermiculate 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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
The vermiculate wrasse is most often found at a depth between 1m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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