Cheilinus lunulatus

Wrasses

  • Broomtail wrasse
  • Besenschwanz-Prachtlippfisch
  • Labre à franges
  • Lábrido cola de escoba
  • Tordo dalla coda sfrangiata

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks - Echinoderms
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing