Senator Wrasse

Interesting Info

• The Senator Wrasse, is a species of marine fish that can be found in coastal waters of southern Australia, including areas of Tasmania.
• These fish are known for their colourful appearance, which includes a bright blue-green head, a red-orange body, and a series of bold vertical stripes.
• They feed on small invertebrates, such as crustaceans, molluscs, and worms, as well as small fish and other marine organisms. They have strong jaws and teeth to crush shells and break down tough exoskeletons. They may use their long snouts to probe for hidden prey in crevices.
• These fish are known to be territorial, and will defend their preferred habitat from other fish.
• Breeding season for the species can vary depending on location, but it typically occurs during the summer months in southern Australia.
• When spawning, females release their eggs into the water column and males release sperm to fertilise them. The fertilised eggs then develop into planktonic larvae which drift in ocean currents before settling onto suitable substrate in their benthic habitat.
• There is limited information on their lifespan, but similar related species of wrasse have been known to live up to 15 years.