Zigzag Wrasse

Interesting Info

• The zigzag wrasse, is a common fish species found in tropical and subtropical waters across northern Australia. Primarily in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
• They are colourful fish with vertical stripes that can be blue, green, or red. The body colour of adult males is predominantly green, with five to six vertical stripes along the body that range in colour from blue to green to red. The stripes are bordered by thin white lines that zigzag horizontally across the body, giving the fish its common name.
• The zigzag wrasse is a carnivorous fish and feeds primarily on small invertebrates such as crustaceans, molluscs, and polychaete worms.
• It is a highly territorial fish and will defend its territory against other fish species, including larger predators.
• They are a diurnal fish, meaning it is active during the day and rests at night.
• The zigzag wrasse is a protogynous hermaphrodite, meaning that individuals start their lives as females and later change into males as they mature.
• They are also known to spawn multiple times during the breeding season, with females releasing thousands of small, buoyant eggs into the water column.
• Zigzag wrasse are relatively fast-growing, reaching sexual maturity at around 3-4 years of age.
• Estimated lifespan is up to 16 years.