Weedy Surge Wrasse
Halichoeres margaritaceus
The Weedy Surge Wrasse (Halichoeres margaritaceus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Labridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 5 m deep. It grows to 12.5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
- Size
- 12.5 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Depth
- 0–5 m
- Climate zone
- Tropical
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Coral and rocky reefs
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Depth
surface
0 m5 m
Conservation status
Classification
- FamilyLabridae
- GenusHalichoeres
- SpeciesHalichoeres margaritaceus
Quick answers
- Weedy Surge Wrasse size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 12.5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Weedy Surge Wrasse: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Yellow coris wrasseHalichoeres chrysus
Radiant wrasseHalichoeres iridis
Melanurus wrasseHalichoeres melanurus
Twospot WrasseHalichoeres biocellatus
Chain-lined WrasseHalichoeres leucurus
Cloud WrasseHalichoeres nebulosus
Twotone WrasseHalichoeres prosopeion
Cheek-ring WrasseHalichoeres miniatus
Claudia's WrasseHalichoeres claudia
Orangeline WrasseHalichoeres hartzfeldii
Red Sea Dusky WrasseHalichoeres marginatus
Orangefin WrasseHalichoeres melanochir
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.