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Blackear Wrasse
Halichoeres poeyi
Gunther's Wrasse
Pseudolabrus guentheri
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Found in
- 4 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreenbluered
- Body shape
- Standard, Elongated
- Pattern
- Vertical markings, Streaks pattern
- Family
- Labridae
Pseudolabrus guentheri, or Gunther's wrasse, is a ray-finned fish from the wrasse family. It was named for Albert Günther.
Habitat
Gunther's wrasse is a marine species which inhabits rocky and coral reefs generally in shallow water up to 20m in depth. The species feeds on small benthic crustaceans.
Distribution
The species is exclusively known from subtropical eastern Australia, occurring in Queensland as far north as Lindeman Island, and in New South Wales as far south as Botany Bay.
Name
The specific name of this fish honours the British-German ichthyologist and herpetologist Albert Günther 1830-1914).
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Questions
Is Gunther's Wrasse dangerous?
Gunther's Wrasse has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Gunther's Wrasse?
Australia SouthAustralia EastPhilippinesAustralia
How deep does Gunther's Wrasse live?
Gunther's Wrasse can be found at depths of up to 20 meters.
