The Saowisata wrasse (Halichoeres binotopsis) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Saowisata wrasse is a small wrasse from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an oblong, greenish body with fine orange and blue lines and a few eyespots; juveniles are marked differently. As a reef-dweller it searches over sand and rubble bottoms for small crustaceans and molluscs and buries itself in the sand when threatened. Like many wrasses it is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The fish is harmless to humans and appears in the reef aquarium. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Saowisata wrasse?
The Saowisata wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Saowisata wrasse live?
The Saowisata wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Saowisata wrasse get?
The Saowisata wrasse grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Saowisata wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Saowisata wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Saowisata wrasse edible?
The Saowisata wrasse is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Halichoeres
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