Zigzag Wrasse (Juvenile)

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Description

Also known as Sand-reef Wrasses, Zigzag Sand Wrasse, Zigzag Rainbow Wrasse and Zigzag Rainbowfish.

Found in loose groups with a single colourful male, on sand flats, reef edges and in lagoons.
Often seen with Goatfish or Emperors feeding on creatures that these fish have disturbed in the sand.
They feed on hard shell invertebrates.
Length - 15cm
Depth range - 2-50m
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.
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.

Related creatures

Heads up! 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 Zigzag Wrasse (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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Fishy Stats

Length: 15cm
Depth: 2-50m
Found: Indo-Pacific
Eats: Invertebrates
Family: Wrasses
Species: Labridae

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