Bluespotted wrasse
Anampses caeruleopunctatus
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Wild Reef
| Diet | Crustaceans, mollusks |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 16.5 inches (42 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Indo-West Pacific Ocean |
| Habitat | Coral reefs, rocky coasts |
About the Bluespotted wrasse
The bluespotted wrasse is a reef-based fish that often lives in groups consisting of one male and several females.
Did you know?
This type of wrasse tends to bury themselves in the sand at night.
Juveniles swim with their head toward the bottom of the ocean and move their body to mimic a floating leaf in the current.
The male bluespotted wrasse looks nothing like their female counterparts. Their blue spots instead turn to vertical dashes.