The Senator wrasse (Pictilabrus laticlavius) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 23 cm.
Description
The senator wrasse is a wrasse (Labridae) from coastal waters of southern Australia. The species grows to about 23 cm and has an elongate body that differs in colour: females green-brown with pale longitudinal lines, dominant males brighter green with red and blue accents. As a bottom-oriented fish it lives among weed and seagrass of rocky reefs and snaps at small invertebrates. Like many wrasses it changes sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Senator wrasse?
The Senator wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Senator wrasse live?
The Senator wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Senator wrasse get?
The Senator wrasse grows to a maximum of about 23 cm.
Is the Senator wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Senator wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pictilabrus
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