Bird wrasse
Gomphosus varius
Yellowbreasted wrasse
Anampses twistii
About
Adults occur in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 30 m . Usually in areas with mixed rubble, coral, or rock and sand .
Also known as: twister wrasse, twister wrasse, yellowbreast wrasse, yellow-breasted wrasse, yellowbreast wrasse
- Length
- 18 cm
- Depth
- up to 30 m
Appearance
Look for body brown, shading to yellow on abdomen, thorax and lower head, and to reddish posteriorly; posterior of operculum with a large black spot, a green spot above and adjacent to this, and above this is a red spot. Pectoral base with a dark brown bar. Dorsal spines pungent.
Habitat
Adults occur in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 30 m .
Behaviour
Usually solitary among large corals.
Diet
Feeds on invertebrates, plankton, parasites, or small fishes depending on the species.
Did you know?
Many wrasses change color, behavior, or even sex as they grow.
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