Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Pastel ring wrasse
Size:
Pastel ring wrasses are commonly found at 15 inches (38 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Pastel ring wrasses eat shrimp, brittlestars, smaller fishes and marine worms.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific Ocean, pastel ring wrasses inhabit coral reef communities, sandy and rocky bottom areas.
Details:
Pastel ring wrasses are long, slender fish. Their name comes from the distinctive ring pattern around their body, especially in juveniles. They also feature iridescent hues that can shift with lighting. These wrasses have sharp, elongated jaws perfect for foraging for small invertebrates among the rocks and corals.