Halichoeres iridis, a wrasse species indigenous to the western 🌊 Indian Ocean along the African coastline and adjacent islands, typically inhabits rubble and sandy areas near reefs at depths ranging from 6 to 43 meters (20 to 141 feet). This species can attain a total length of 11.5 centimeters (4.5 inches) and is also available within the aquarium trade.
The genus. Halichoeres Rüppell 1835 - halios (sea) + choiros (hog). ETYFish
The species. Halichoeres iridis Randall & Smith 1982 - of the rainbow. ETYFish
Why it's threatened
There are no known threats to this species.
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
