Bird wrasse

Facts

Scientific name:

Gomphosus klunzingeri

Biology:

Found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 30 m (Ref. 1602 , 58302 ). Benthopelagic . Feeds mainly on small benthic crustaceans, sometimes on small fishes, brittle stars, and mollusks .

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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CC-BY-NC

Author:

Robertson, D Ross

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http://eol.org/data_objects/13236141

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CC-BY-NC

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21023234

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CC-BY-NC

Author:

Robertson, D Ross

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http://eol.org/data_objects/13236140

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CC-BY-NC-ND

Author:

Rick Winterbottom

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http://eol.org/data_objects/24200968

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 11. Identified by long snout when adult and distinguished by color or geography from its sibling G. caeruleus . Small juveniles lack the elongate snout .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 30.0 cm SL male/unsexed;