The Bluethroat rainbow wrasse (Suezichthys cyanolaemus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Bluethroat rainbow wrasse is a wrasse (Labridae) from reef, rocky and seagrass water of southern Australia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, pink with a blue throat and yellow tints body that changes colour with age and sex. As a day-active, bottom-oriented fish it swims over sand, weed and rock and picks small crustaceans, molluscs and worms. Like many wrasses a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluethroat rainbow wrasse?
The Bluethroat rainbow wrasse has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Bluethroat rainbow wrasse live?
The Bluethroat rainbow wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bluethroat rainbow wrasse get?
The Bluethroat rainbow wrasse grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Bluethroat rainbow wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluethroat rainbow wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Suezichthys
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