Rockmover Wrasse
Scientific Name: Novaculichthys taeniourus
Species: Wrasses (Labridae)
Other names: Sand Wrasses, Rockmover, Reindeer Wrasse, Dragon Wrasse, Masked Wrasse, Olive-scribbled Wrasse, Carpet Wrasse.
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Flair Point - Coral Sea - Australia
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Flair Point - Coral Sea - Australia
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Rockmover WrasseUploaded by: @blogie in December 2011
Photographed at: Coral Gardens, Talicud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Sand Wrasses, Rockmover, Reindeer Wrasse, Dragon Wrasse, Masked Wrasse, Olive-scribbled Wrasse and Carpet Wrasse.
Found in pairs in areas of mixed sand and rubble where one lifts and turns a piece of rubble while the other fish catches the prey.
Juveniles found singly in lagoons and on reef flats.
They feed on hard shell invertebrates.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 3-45m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
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.
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The Rockmover Wrasse is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 11 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
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 Rockmover Wrasse. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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