1,990 observationsLeast Concern
Floral Maori Wrasse
Cheilinus chlorourus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Cheilinus
About
The floral wrasse (Cheilinus chlorourus) is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean from the coast of Africa to the Tuamotus and Marquesas. Its range extends as far north as the Ryukyus and south to New Caledonia. It is an inhabitant of reefs in lagoons or coastal waters at depths of from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). This species can reach 45 cm (18 in) in total length. It is...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Floral Maori Wrasse is Cheilinus chlorourus.
- The Floral Maori Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Floral Maori Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Floral Maori Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Floral Maori Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Floral Maori Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Floral Maori Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- Floral Maori Wrasse belongs to the genus Cheilinus.