Fishing for Ringtail maori wrasse

Oxycheilinus unifasciatus

The Ringtail Maori Wrasse is a vibrant reef fish known for its striking coloration and distinctive tail ring. Typically reaching up to 12 inches in length and weighing around 1 pound, it inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. This carnivorous species feeds on crustaceans and small fish, displaying solitary and territorial behavior while patrolling its reef territory. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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Ringtail maori wrasse

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Maui Coastal Waters

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Ringtail maori wrasse

Lahaina Boat Harbor

16 in · 2 lb

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Ringtail maori wrasse

Kailua Bay

14 in · 1 lb

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Ringtail maori wrasse

Kailua Bay

14 in · 2 lb

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