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Blue and yellow wrasse (Anampses lennardi) — Labridae

Blue and yellow wrasse

Anampses lennardi
Family: Labridae

The Blue and yellow wrasse (Anampses lennardi) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 28 cm.

Length
28 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0–24.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Australia
Edibility
Commonly eaten

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Description

The %s is a wrasse (Labridae) from %s. %s As a bottom-oriented fish it picks small invertebrates from reef and sediment. Like many wrasses it changes sex and colour. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Blue and yellow wrasse?

The Blue and yellow wrasse has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Blue and yellow wrasse live?

The Blue and yellow wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia

How big does the Blue and yellow wrasse get?

The Blue and yellow wrasse grows to a maximum of about 28 cm.

Is the Blue and yellow wrasse dangerous to humans?

No, the Blue and yellow wrasse is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

Is the Blue and yellow wrasse edible?

Yes, the Blue and yellow wrasse is commonly eaten.

More photos

Blue and yellow wrasse (Anampses lennardi) — Labridae — 2
Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO (CC BY-NC 4.0) via GBIF
Blue and yellow wrasse (Anampses lennardi) — Labridae — 3
Randall, John E. (CC0 1.0) via GBIF — USNM
Blue and yellow wrasse (Anampses lennardi) — Labridae — 4
iNaturalist ((c) blennyboxfish, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Blue and yellow wrasse (Anampses lennardi) — Labridae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) Glen Whisson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
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All data

Identification

English name
Blue and yellow wrasse sourced
Scientific name
Anampses lennardi
Family
Labridae
Other names
Blue and yellow wrasse; Blue-and-yellow wrasse; Lennard's wrasse; Wrasse verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
28.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Blue sourced
Pattern
Horizontal stripes sourced
Tail shape
Straight inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Max depth (m)
24.0 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Australia sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Protogynous (female first) sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Anampses

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