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The Blue spotted wrasse (Anampses caeruleopunctatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 42 cm.
Description
The bluespotted wrasse is a wrasse (Labridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a light-blue line or spot on each scale, and adults show a pale vertical band; males and females differ in colour. Adults live in the surge zone of coral reefs and rocky coasts. With its protruding incisor teeth it picks small invertebrates from the bottom. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue spotted wrasse?
The Blue spotted wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a spots pattern. Pale blue streak on each scale; picks invertebrates from the surf zone with its incisors.
Where does the Blue spotted wrasse live?
The Blue spotted wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; wave-swept reef and rocky shores.
How big does the Blue spotted wrasse get?
The Blue spotted wrasse grows to a maximum of about 42 cm.
Is the Blue spotted wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue spotted wrasse is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue spotted wrasse edible?
The Blue spotted wrasse is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Anampses
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