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title: Red Sea Vermiculate Wrasse (Macropharyngodon marisrubri)
scientific_name: Macropharyngodon marisrubri
common_name: Red Sea Vermiculate Wrasse
taxon: Wrasse
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-10-28T19:07:07.461Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Red Sea Vermiculate Wrasse, Macropharyngodon marisrubri, Wrasse, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/wrasse/red-sea-vermiculate-wrasse
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# Red Sea Vermiculate Wrasse (*Macropharyngodon marisrubri*)

**Taxon:** Wrasse (*Labridae*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


Etymology: The genus name "Macropharyngodon" is derived from the Greek words "makros," meaning great, "pharyngx," meaning pharynx, and "odous," meaning teeth.

Habitat and Behavior: This species is reef-associated and exhibits non-migratory behavior, inhabiting depths ranging from 4 to 16 meters. The maximum recorded length for this tropical fish is 9.5 centimeters.

Reproduction: The Red Sea Vermiculate Wrasse is oviparous, engaging in distinct pairing during the breeding season.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/wrasse/red-sea-vermiculate-wrasse)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*