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Cheilinus lunulatus (Forsskål, 1775) Broomtail wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Cheilininae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit coral reefs and adjacent rubble, sand and seagrass habitats (typically along the edges of coral rich fringing reef slopes, Ref. 9710). Feed mainly on hard-shelled invertebrates, especially mollusks (Ref. 5374). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||