Green Birdmouth Wrasse
Gomphosus caeruleus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–35 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Its long tubular snout, drawn out like a bird's beak, lets this wrasse probe reef cracks for small invertebrates other fish cannot reach. A solitary swimmer of coral rich lagoon and seaward reefs, it grows to about a foot between 1 and 35 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Gomphosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218976.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Birdmouth Wrasse live?
- The Green Birdmouth Wrasse (Gomphosus caeruleus) is typically found at 1–35 m.
- Is the Green Birdmouth Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Green Birdmouth Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Green Birdmouth Wrasse get?
- The Green Birdmouth Wrasse grows to about 32 cm.