Birdnose Wrasse

Interesting Info

• The Birdnose Wrasse is found in the waters around Australia, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea, and other areas of the Indo-Pacific region. They are commonly found in the waters around New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
• They are colourful fish, with males displaying a blue-green coloration on their backs, and females having a brownish coloration with a pink stripe along the lateral line.
• Birdnose Wrasse are carnivorous and feed primarily on small crustaceans and other invertebrates.
• They are considered to be a highly active and agile swimmer, capable of darting in and out of coral heads and crevices with ease.
• Birdnose Wrasse are often seen swimming alone or in small groups, and are known to be territorial, particularly towards other wrasse species.
• They have been observed engaging in a range of interesting behaviours, such as using their long beak to flip over rocks in search of prey.
• During breeding season, the males will display vivid colours, with blue-green bands on their head and body, and their tail fin becoming bright yellow.
• Breeding occurs during the November to February period and the male displays vivid colours to attract a mate, which he then fertilises externally while swimming together, and the fertilised eggs hatch into planktonic larvae.
• Estimated lifespan is up to 30 years.