yamashiro's wrasse
| Scientific name | Pseudocoris yamashiroi |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Schmidt |
| Year of description | 1931 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Pseudocoris |
Introduction
Pseudocoris yamashiroi, commonly known as yamashiro's wrasse, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size16 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size16 cm
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the yamashiro's wrasse ?
The yamashiro's wrasse measures around 12 cm. The dominant males can however reach 16 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly vert and orange body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
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 yamashiro's wrasse is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the yamashiro's wrasse is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The yamashiro'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?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth5 - 90 m
Biotope presentation
The yamashiro's wrasse is most often found at a depth between 5m and 90m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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