Yellowtail Wrasse (juvenile)

Scientific Name: Anampses meleagrides
Species: Wrasses (Labridae)
Other names: Sand-reef Wrasses, Yellowtail Tamarin, Yellow-tailed Tamarin, Yellow-tail Tamarin Wrasse, Speckled Wrasse, Spotted Wrasse, White-Spotted Wrasse.

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Description

Also known as Sand-reef Wrasses, Yellowtail Tamarin, Yellow-tailed Tamarin, Yellow-tail Tamarin Wrasse, Speckled Wrasse, Spotted Wrasse and White-Spotted Wrasse.

Found singly or in small groups in coral rich areas of seaward reefs, amongst coral rubble and sandy areas.
They feed on hard shell invertebrates.
Length - 22cm
Depth - 2-20m
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 Yellowtail Wrasse (juvenile) is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 6 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 Yellowtail Wrasse (juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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