Thalassoma jansenii
Jansens wrasse | Thalassoma janseni
Similar Species
Same Genus
Distribution
Tropical Indo-Pacific
Description
Pectoral fins proportionally shorter than in T. nigrofasciatum, and juveniles with more light bars (often 5-6). Otherwise difficult to distinguish within overlapping range in the SW Pacific [Note that most records from the Australian east coast are likely Thalassoma nigrofasciatum, however, needing correction in the database].
Information
Max Size: 20 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 19.8-31.3°C
Depth: 1-15m
Habitat Generalization Index: 13.81
Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.
Conservation and Rarity
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Occurrence: Frequent (12.5% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Several (6 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: Rick S-S