Saltwater
Oriental maori wrasse
Oxycheilinus orientalis
Labridae, Cheilininae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 20 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 192 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, China, Guam, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and 10 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Found in coastal to outer reef habitats; juveniles often in crinoids or soft corals at moderate depths. Probably occurring deeper than normal diving depths. Reported to be associated with the mushroom Heliofungia actiniformis. Occurs among dense cover of coral rubble or algae. Feeds mainly on fishes, shrimps and other crustaceans. Known in outer reef lagoons to deep slopes with other invertebrates. Females swim in small groups. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Cheilinus celebicus
- Cheilinus orientalis
- Cheilinus rhodochrous
- Oxycheilinus rhodochrous
In other languages
- Oriental wrasse, Slender maori wrasse, Thick-stripe maori wrasse
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.