Bird Wrasse
Gomphosus varius
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Its long birdlike snout lets this wrasse probe deep into reef crevices for small crustaceans, the occasional small fish, brittle stars and snails. It lives alone in coral rich lagoons and seaward reefs down to at least thirty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Gomphosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218975.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bird Wrasse live?
- The Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- Is the Bird Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Bird Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bird Wrasse get?
- The Bird Wrasse grows to about 30 cm.