Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Señorita wrasse
Size:
Señorita wrasses can grow up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These fish eat small invertebrates like worms, sea louse and isopods.
Range & Habitat:
Señorita wrasses are native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, inhabiting kelp forests.
Details:
The señorita wrasse has yellow-orange scales lined with teal, a large black dot at the base of the tail, and a small, pointed face. These fish eat small invertebrate animals, and they serve as cleaner fish by picking parasites off other fishes. They also tend to nip at fishing lines and bait!