Queen Wrasse

Scientific Name: Coris frerei
Species: Wrasses (Labridae)
Other names: Sand Wrasses, Queen Coris Wrasse, Queen Coris, Coris Formosa, Formosan Coris, Formosa Coris Wrasse, Formosa Wrasse, Indian Ocean Wrasse, Indian Sand Wrasse.

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Description

Also known as Sand Wrasses, Queen Coris Wrasse, Queen Coris, Coris Formosa, Formosan Coris, Formosa Coris Wrasse, Formosa Wrasse, Indian Ocean Wrasse and Indian Sand Wrasse.

Found singly often in sand and rubble channels between coral and rocky reefs.
Juveniles on shallow sand patches.
They feed on hard shell invertebrates.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 10-30m
Widespread West Indian Ocean

Most reef fish seen by divers during the day are grazers, that cruise around just above the surface of the coral or snoop into crevices looking for algae, worms and small crustaceans.
Wrasses have small protruding teeth and graze the bottom taking in a variety of snails, worms, crabs, shrimps and eggs. Any hard coats or thick shells are then ground down by their pharyngeal jaws and the delicacies inside digested.
From juvenile to adult wrasses dramatically alter their colour and body shapes.
Wrasses are always on the go during the day, but are the first to go to bed and the last to rise.
Small wrasses dive below the sand to sleep and larger wrasses wedge themselves in crevasses.

Spotted

The Queen Wrasse is found in or near the West Indian Ocean region(s) and has been photographed 4 times by user @fishx6

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Queen Wrasse. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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