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Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Gomphosus varius

Lacepède, 1801

Bird Wrasse

Also known as: Bird-Nose Wrasse, Brown Bird Wrasse, Clubnosed Wrasse, Olive Club-Nosed Wrasse, Pacific Bird Wrasse, Purple Club-Nosed Wrasse

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–35 m

Max size

30 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Labridae

Where to find it
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