Halichoeres iridis, a wrasse species indigenous to the undefined 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.
Why it's threatened
There are no known threats to this species.
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
