Earmuff Wrasse

Interesting Info

• The Earmuff Wrasse is a common species of wrasse found in the shallow waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea in Queensland.
• They have a blue-green body with a pinkish-purple hue on their lower sides and belly. They are named after their distinctive dark earmuff-like markings located above their pectoral fins.
• They are known to feed on a variety of small invertebrates, including crustaceans, molluscs, and worms, as well as algae and small fish.
• Earmuff Wrasse are a diurnal species, meaning they are most active during the day and tend to rest at night.
• They are a diurnal fish, meaning it is active during the day and rests at night.
• They are a protogynous hermaphrodite species, which means they start their lives as females and later transform into males.
• The Earmuff Wrasse typically spawns during the months of October to December, with males displaying elaborate courtship rituals to attract females.
• The females lay their eggs in nests built by the males, who then guard and care for the eggs until they hatch.
• Estimated lifespan is up to 15 years.