Bluespotted Wrasse
Anampses caeruleopunctatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 42 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults of this wrasse work the surge zone of coral reefs and rocky coasts, hunting crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The tiny young swim head down and sway like a drifting leaf, a disguise that helps them slip past predators. It reaches about 42 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Anampses
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218920.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluespotted Wrasse live?
- The Bluespotted Wrasse (Anampses caeruleopunctatus) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Bluespotted Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Bluespotted Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluespotted Wrasse get?
- The Bluespotted Wrasse grows to about 42 cm.