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Bird Wrasse
IntermediateGomphosus varius
A distinctive wrasse with a long beak-like snout. Males are green; females are whitish in front and black behind. Reaches 30 cm standard length, is very active, eats well and is a known jumper.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
22〜26℃
Size
Up to 30 cm (standard length)
Diet
Frozen mysis and brine shrimp, pellets, chopped crustaceans
About
The bird wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is widespread in the Pacific from the Cocos-Keeling Islands to Hawaii and the Marquesas, north to southern Japan and south to Lord Howe Island; it is replaced by Gomphosus caeruleus in the Indian Ocean. It lives alone in coral-rich lagoons and seaward reefs to about 30 m, using its elongated snout to pick small crustaceans, small fishes, brittle stars and molluscs from crevices. Males are deep green all over; females are whitish on the front half of the body and black behind. Maximum standard length is about 30 cm. It is hardy and fairly easy to keep, but grows large and swims constantly, so it needs a big tank with plenty of live rock. It eats small crustaceans and snails and is not suited to reef tanks. A renowned escape artist, it requires a gap-free lid. It readily eats frozen mysis, brine shrimp and prepared foods. When keeping a pair, introduce the female first.
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Size of the Bird Wrasse
The Bird Wrasse grows to Up to 30 cm (standard length).
Temperature & humidity for the Bird Wrasse
The ideal temperature for the Bird Wrasse is 22〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Pacific Ocean (Cocos-Keeling to Hawaii, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island)
Size
Up to 30 cm (standard length)
Temperature
22〜26℃
Diet
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Min. Tank
- 490 L
Semi-aggressiveNot reef safeSolitary
Sources: LiveAquaria / FishBase
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List
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