Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Barred thicklip wrasse
Size:
Barred thicklip wrasses grow to 12 inches (30 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Barred thicklip wrasses filter feed for their food by taking in sand and eating any invertebrates or marine debris they may catch. After they've caught their prey, they'll release the sand back into the water through their gill slits.
Range & Habitat:
Barred thicklip wrasse can be found among sandy and rocky bottom areas near coral colonies. They exist in the Indo-Pacific range.
Details:
These fish have a striking appearance with a bright green face and tail, thick white stripes down their sides and hints of orange near their eyes and dorsal fin.