The Fuentesi's wrasse (Pseudolabrus fuentesi) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
Fuentes wrasse is a wrasse (Labridae) from the southeastern and central Pacific, where it occurs around remote oceanic islands: Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Pitcairn, Rapa and the Austral Islands. The species is named after F. Fuentes, who collected it at Easter Island. It reaches about 16 cm and has a streamlined, brown to reddish body. It inhabits shallow rocky reefs to about 15 m deep and feeds on molluscs, other bottom invertebrates and small fishes. Like many wrasses the species is presumably a protogynous hermaphrodite, beginning as a female and later able to change into a male.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fuentesi's wrasse?
The Fuentesi's wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Fuentesi's wrasse live?
The Fuentesi's wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Fuentesi's wrasse get?
The Fuentesi's wrasse grows to a maximum of about 17 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.
Is the Fuentesi's wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Fuentesi's wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Fuentesi's wrasse edible?
The Fuentesi's wrasse is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pseudolabrus
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