Wrasse Unique

Animals Unique | Wrasse Unique | The wrasse is a small species of fish Typically, found in the coastal waters of the world's major Oceans. The cleaner wrasse is the most commonly known species of wrasse as it is Often seen alongside other marine animals, Including sharks.

 

There are more than 500 different species of Wrasse found in the shallower coastal waters and coral reefs, of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Most commonly Wrasse That Inhabit areas have an Abundance of both food and places to hide, making coral reefs and rocky shores the perfect home for the wrasse.

 

 

 

Cleaner wrasse are the most well-known species of wrasse Often as They are seen going into the mouths of large marine animals in order remove the dead material inside. Cleaner wrasse feed on dead tissues, scales and parasites That lurk inside the mouth of the larger animal, and few are actually eaten by the predator That They are assisting.

 

Wrasse come in a variety of colors and sizes depending on the species of wrasse. Wrasse growing niche to be Relatively small in size, with many species of wrasse being less than 20 cm in length. One species of wrasse however is enormous in comparison, growing to more than 2 meters long.

Wrasse are Carnivorous animals have thick lips That with a row of teeth That usually face outwards. The mouth of the wrasse is protractile That the which means it is capable of extending forwards. Wrasse feeds on a number of small invertebrates, small fish and food particles in the water. Wrasse are also known to follow large predatory fish, eating the trail of left-overs That it leaves behind it.

 

Due to Their small size, Wrasse have Numerous predators in their natural environment Including larger fish, Such as lionfish, barracuda and wrasse and dogfish are even eaten by some smaller species of shark.

Wrasse are known to live for a long-time Relatively particularly for Their small size. Wrasse mate by releasing sperm and eggs Their in to the water, the which are fertilised and Become part of the plankton until big enough They are to join the reef. Thousands of male wrasse lay eggs at at time so the wrasse population are Relatively high numbers.

 

Wrasse Unique Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Labridae
Common Name: Wrasse
Scientific Name: Labridae
Origin: Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans
Diet: Carnivore
Size (L): 11cm - 250cm (4in - 98in)
Water Type: Salt
Optimum pH Level: 5-7
Life Span: 3-10 years
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Grey, Black, Brown, White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange
Skin Type: Scales
Favourite Food: Fish
Habitat: Coral reefs and rocky shores
Average Clutch Size: 1.000
Main Prey: Small Fish and Invertebrates
Predators: Sharks, Lionfish, Barracuda
Distinctive Features: Large, thick lips and protractile mouths