Natal Wrasse
Anchichoerops natalensis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
The natal wrasse, Anchichoerops natalensis, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean coasts of South Africa and Mozambique. It prefers areas with rocky substrates and can be found down to about 60 m (200 ft). This species grows to a length of 75 cm (30 in). This fish is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and is popular as a game fish. This species is the only known member of its genus.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Labriformes
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Anchichoerops