Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Puddingwife wrasse
Size:
On average, this fish will grow to be 15.8 inches (40 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
The puddingwife wrasse eats mollusks, sea urchins and crustaceans like crabs and shrimp.
Range & Habitat:
This fish is commonly found in reef communities in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. They can live in both salt and brackish water environments.
Details:
Puddingwife wrasses evolve in appearance as they mature. Once reaching full maturity, they become yellow with bright teal horizontal stripes down their sides. A dark spot can be found at the top of the fish near the dorsal spine.