Coris bulbifrons
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Coris bulbifrons faces significant pressure from the marine aquarium trade, where its striking coloration makes it a sought-after species for collectors. Coastal development and coral reef degradation throughout its Indo-Pacific range have reduced available habitat, while climate change-induced coral bleaching events destroy the reef ecosystems this wrasse depends upon. Overfishing of reef systems also disrupts the delicate ecological balance these fish require for feeding and shelter.
Habitat
Coris bulbifrons inhabits coral reefs and rocky reef areas in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, typically found at depths ranging from shallow lagoons to approximately 30 meters. This wrasse species prefers areas with abundant coral cover and rocky crevices that provide both feeding opportunities and shelter from predators.
