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Puddingwife Wrasse

Halichoeres radiatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Halichoeres

About

The puddingwife wrasse, Halichoeres radiatus, is a species of wrasse native to the western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Bermuda, through the West Indies and Gulf of Mexico, to offshore islands of Brazil, being absent from Brazilian coastal waters. It can be found on reefs at depths from 2 to 55 m (6.6 to 180.4 ft), with younger fish up to subadults being found in much shallower waters from 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 ft). This species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Puddingwife Wrasse?
The scientific name of Puddingwife Wrasse is Halichoeres radiatus.
What is the conservation status of Puddingwife Wrasse?
The Puddingwife Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Puddingwife Wrasse belong to?
Puddingwife Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Puddingwife Wrasse belong to?
Puddingwife Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Puddingwife Wrasse belong to?
Puddingwife Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Puddingwife Wrasse belong to?
Puddingwife Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Puddingwife Wrasse belong to?
Puddingwife Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Puddingwife Wrasse belong to?
Puddingwife Wrasse belongs to the genus Halichoeres.