The Lambda wrasse (Leptojulis lambdastigma) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The lambda wrasse is a slender wrasse (Labridae) from shallow sand and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, yellow-green to reddish body that changes colour with age and sex, with a lambda-shaped mark. As a bottom-oriented fish it swims over sand bottoms near the reef and picks small crustaceans, worms and zooplankton. Like many wrasses a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lambda wrasse?
The Lambda wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Lambda wrasse live?
The Lambda wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Lambda wrasse get?
The Lambda wrasse grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Lambda wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Lambda wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Leptojulis
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