Coris [Coris]
Description
Coris wrasses are often seen cruising over sandy patches and rocky reef areas, then pausing to investigate the bottom for food. Divers may spot them changing position quickly—sometimes with a sudden burst—before settling back into a calm, watchful hover.
Species
Coris gaimard
Coris gaimard
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Uncertain placement perch-like fishes
Eupercaria incertae sedis
|
| Family |
Wrasses
Labridae
|
Statistics
- Species 1