Diamond Wrasse (species: Anampses caeruleopunctatus) in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Anampses caeruleopunctatus
Diamond Wrasse


©Simon Gingins: Initial phase Anampses caeruleopunctatus, Lizard Island area.

©Anne Hoggett: A juvenile to initial phase Anampses caeruleopunctatus at Lizard Island.

©Victor Huertas: Terminal phase Anampses caeruleopunctatus between Bird and South Islands, Lizard Island Group.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Anampses
Species Anampses caeruleopunctatus

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Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

Colours

                             

Distinguishing features

Terminal phase individuals are dark green/brown/blue with a broad yellowish bar on body, blue lips and a thin blue line joining the eyes. Initial phase individuals are dark green/brown with rows of small blue spots on body and blue bands on head.

Size

  • Up to 42 cm (Length according to Allen et al, 2003)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Allen, G., R. Steene, P. Humann and N. Deloach (2003). Reef fish identification: Tropical Pacific New World Publications Inc., Jacksonville, FL, USA.

Other references

  • Fulton, C.J., D.R. Bellwood and P.C. Wainwright (2001). The relationship between swimming ability and habitat use in wrasses, Marine Biology, 139: 25-33. LIRS catalog number 657.