The Bird wrasse (Gomphosus caeruleus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 32 cm.
Description
The bird wrasse is a striking wrasse from the western Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 32 cm and has a strongly elongated, beak-like snout with which it picks prey from crevices and coral branches. Adult males are bright blue-green, females and juveniles brownish with a paler belly. It lives actively swimming on coral reefs and hunts small crustaceans, snails and small fish. Like other wrasses it is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bird wrasse?
The Bird wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Bird wrasse live?
The Bird wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bird wrasse get?
The Bird wrasse grows to a maximum of about 32 cm.
Is the Bird wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Bird wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Bird wrasse edible?
The Bird wrasse is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gomphosus
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