The Spinster wrasse (Suezichthys devisi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Spinster wrasse is a wrasse (Labridae) from reef, rocky and seagrass water of the waters around Australia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, red-brown with a pale belly 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 Spinster wrasse?
The Spinster wrasse has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Spinster wrasse live?
The Spinster wrasse lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Spinster wrasse get?
The Spinster wrasse grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Spinster wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Spinster wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Suezichthys
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