Senator Wrasse

Pictilabrus laticlavius
(Other names Patrician wrasse, Purple-banded wrasse)
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The Senator Wrasse (Pictilabrus laticlavius) is endemic to Australia and found in cooler more temperate waters. Adult males are green with purple bars running along the length of the body. Juveniles and females are dark red/brown/green in colour. With small spots over the body

Size: 30cm in length (Maximum)

Diet: Benthic Crustaceans & Small Fish

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Left: Nick Catran
Centre: Kieren Curry
Right: Nick Catran
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