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Gomphosus caeruleus Lacepède, 1801 Green birdmouth wrasse |
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photo by
Kochzius, M. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 32 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: East Africa south to Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4392) and east to the Andaman Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Readily identified by the long snout when adult and distinguished from sibling by color or geography (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | A solitary species (Ref. 90102) that inhabits coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 48636). Also in rocky reefs (Ref. 30573). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5374). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||