Anampses caeruleopunctatus (Dusky wrasse)
Identification
IP: Green to brownish with horizontal rows of blue spots on the side, blue bands on the head and blue margins on the fins.[/wptabcontent]
Status
Least concern according to the IUCN Red list. Fairly common in tropical waters. Population trends are unknown.
Habitat
Indo-Pacific. Red Sea and East Africa to the Easter Islands in Southeast Asia. Shallow coral or rocky reefs down to 30 meters.
Reproduction
Oviparous breeding (laying eggs). They show distinct pairing during the breeding process.
Size
Up to 42cm.
Prey / Predation
Juveniles feed on small crustaceans and polychaete worms, adults feed on larger crustaceans, molluscs and also polychaete worms.
Special features
It buries in sand at night for protection. It is also referred to as blue-spotted wrasse.
