Halichoeres solorensis

Halichoeres solorensis, the green wrasse, is a species of salt water wrasse found in the western Pacific Ocean.[2]

Halichoeres solorensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Halichoeres
Species:
H. solorensis
Binomial name
Halichoeres solorensis
(Bleeker, 1853)
Synonyms
  • Julis solorensis Bleeker, 1853

Their depth range is 10 to 40 meters.[3] They are found in coastal reefs and lagoons, frequently in sand-rubble substrate with large staghorn coral colonies.[4]

They are non-migratory, and their diet consists of benthic invertebrates.

Description edit

This species reaches a length of 18.0 cm (7.1 in).[5] They are recognized by their dusky yellow color.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ Choat, J.H. & Stockwell, B. (2010). "Halichoeres solorensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187561A8568938. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187561A8568938.en. Retrieved 22 January 2024.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1992. Reef fishes of New Guinea: a field guide for divers, anglers and naturalists. Publication No. 8. Christensen Research Institute, Madang, Papua New Guinea. 132 p.
  3. ^ "Reference Summary - Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2012". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  4. ^ "Reference Summary - Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  5. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Halichoeres solorensis" in FishBase. August 2019 version.
  6. ^ "Reference Summary - Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2024-03-18.