Bird-nose Wrasse

The Bird-nose Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is easily identified by the long snout that looks similar to a birds beak, these wrasse vary through the stages of growth. Juveniles are green to yellow in colour on the top half of the body and white below. A black horizontal line separates these two colours and a second black line can be found along the bottom. Females are white bodied towards the front with small black spots and black from midway down to the caudal fin. The top of the snout displays orange. Males are blue to green bodied as well as the face. The caudal displays a bright blue crescent. Usually found along coral reefs and in lagoons.

Size: 30cm in length

Diet: Crustaceans, brittle stars, molluscs, small fish, benthic invertebrates