China Wrasse, Anampses neoguinacus

Males and females have pearly white bodies that beautifully display neat rows of vibrant blue dots. As the name suggests, these elegant beauties are black along their dorsal, from their eye upwards. Black Backed Wrasse have three eyespots on each side. One is above the gill and the other two are at the tip of the dorsal and anal fin, directly opposite each other. Pink and blue highlights on the tail and anal fin distinguishes the male wrasse from the females.

 China Wrasse range from: Australia, Fiji and New Caledonia in the Western Pacific. They live in the shallow areas of coral reefs, such as crests and upper reef slopes. The intricate structures on the reef help the fish avoid predation. Failing that, this Tamarin Wrasse will also quickly disappear by burying themselves in the sediment.

These Fish have extensive diets. They are able to capture speedy prey, as well as being able to handle soft and shelled animals. They will hunt worms and small crustaceans such as: copepod, isopod, amphipods, small shrimp and crab. When these Wrasse find food, they signal to the rest of their group that there is something to eat, by making curious clicking noises.

Black Backed Wrasse live in social groups with one dominant male to a few or more females. These wrasse are protogynous hermaphrodites. Which means when the dominant male perishes, the largest female in the group will turn male and take its place as boss of the harem. As a result, all juvenile Black backed Wrasse are immature females.

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