Blue-And-Yellow Wrasse
Anampses lennardi
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: to 24 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blue and yellow wrasse ranges from the surge zone down to at least 24 metres, found alone or in pairs as it hunts small invertebrates. Unusually for a wrasse its colours change little with age or sex. It reaches about 28 centimetres and is good eating.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Anampses
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279172.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-And-Yellow Wrasse live?
- The Blue-And-Yellow Wrasse (Anampses lennardi) is typically found at to 24 m.
- Is the Blue-And-Yellow Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-And-Yellow Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-And-Yellow Wrasse get?
- The Blue-And-Yellow Wrasse grows to about 28 cm.