Ornate Leopard Wrasse

Interesting Info

• The ornate leopard wrasse is a species of fish belonging to the family Labridae, which is primarily found in the Western Australia.
• They have a distinctive pattern of blue, black, white, and orange colours with vibrant dots and stripes on its body,
• The ornate leopard wrasse is a carnivorous fish, feeding on small invertebrates such as copepods, amphipods, and small crustaceans.
• The ornate leopard wrasse is a solitary fish and does not form schools or groups.
• It is a protogynous hermaphrodite, meaning that it starts life as a female and can later change into a male as it matures.
• The exact timing of its breeding season is unclear, but some species of wrasse spawn during the summer months in Western Australia. During courtship, the male may display bright colours and engage in various behaviours. After fertilisation, the female may lay her eggs in a nest or crevice, and the male will guard them until they hatch.
• The estimated lifespan of the ornate leopard wrasse in the wild is not well-known due to limited research. However, some other species of wrasses are known to live for up to 20 years.