The Oriental maori wrasse (Oxycheilinus orientalis) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Oriental maori wrasse is a wrasse (Labridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate body with a pointed snout. The red-brown body bears fine lines on the head. As a bottom-oriented predator it searches coral and rocky reefs for small fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Like many wrasses it changes sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Oriental maori wrasse?
The Oriental maori wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Oriental maori wrasse live?
The Oriental maori wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Oriental maori wrasse get?
The Oriental maori wrasse grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Oriental maori wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Oriental maori wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Oriental maori wrasse edible?
Yes, the Oriental maori wrasse is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Oxycheilinus
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