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Bird wrasse

Gomphosus varius

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Fun Facts

This species was first recorded in 1801.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Bird wrasse

Size:

These fish grow up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

Bird wrasses use their long snouts to pick small crabs and shrimps from hard to reach coral crevices.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-Pacific, bird wrasses can be found in rocky, coral rich areas and lagoons.

Details:

Bird wrasses are long, slender fish with green coloring and bright blue tails. They have blue, beak-like snouts and a bright yellow bar right behind their heads.