Ladder Wrasse

Interesting Info

• The Ladder Wrasse is a species of marine fish primarily found in the coastal waters of Queensland, Australia.
• It has a distinct appearance with a orange-reddish body with bluish-green ladder-like markings along its sides.
• This fish is commonly seen swimming near coral reefs and rock formations.
• The Ladder Wrasse is a carnivorous fish, feeding on small crustaceans, molluscs, and other invertebrates.
• The Ladder Wrasse is a protogynous hermaphrodite, meaning that it starts life as a female and can later change into a male. These fish are known to form harem groups, with one dominant male and several females.
• They are known to spawn during the summer months, with females releasing thousands of eggs that are fertilised by the male. The eggs hatch into larvae after several days and then drift in the ocean currents for several weeks before settling onto the reef and beginning their life as juveniles.
• Estimated lifespan is between 10-15 years in the wild.