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.
The genus. Macropharyngodon Bleeker 1862 - macro- (large) + pharynx (throat) + odon (tooth). ETYFish
The species. Macropharyngodon marisrubri Randall 1978 - maris (sea) + rubrus (red). ETYFish
Why it's threatened
This species is a component of the marine ornamental trade but the impact of the trade on the population of this species is unknown.
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
