Blacktail Wrasse

Fascinating facts about the Blacktail Wrasse

• At just under 40 cm long, the Blacktail Wrasse tops out at a total length of 39.5 cm TL for males and unsexed individuals
• Blacktail Wrasses inhabit waters from just a meter deep down to 60 m, thriving in clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Their depth range of 1 - 60 m overlaps with the shallow-water monitoring zone (≤30 m) used in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands study.
• With a trophic level of 3.9, the Blacktail Wrasse feeding on benthic invertebrates and small fishes.
• The species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with its status assessed on 11 March 2009. This classification reflects its ability to thrive in both lagoon and seaward reef habitats.
• Resilience studies estimate the Blacktail Wrasse can double its population in as few as 1.4 years and at most 4.4 years, classifying it as medium-resilient.

At a glance

About the Blacktail Wrasse

In the vibrant tapestry of the coral reef, the blacktail wrasse darts and weaves with an air of effortless elegance, its slender form slicing through the water with a mesmerizing rhythm. As it navigates the intricate labyrinth of sea fans and branching corals, its iridescent scales shimmer and dance in the sunlight, casting a spell of enchantment over all who witness its ethereal beauty. With a flick of its tail, the blacktail wrasse vanishes into the shadows, leaving behind a trail of wonder and awe in its wake.

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