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Bird Wrasse
About Bird Wrasse
Bird Wrasse is one of the most beautiful seawater fish. They are strong and resistant to any disease. During the day, male bird wrasse spend most of their time hunting for food along the reef. Meanwhile, with a long mouth part, this fish looks for a safe gap in the rocks and hides at night.
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Common Name
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Bird fish, Green bird wrasse, Black or brown bird wrasse, Birdnose wrasse, Indian Ocean bird wrasse, Pacific bird wrasse
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Gomphosus varius
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Species
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Gomphosus varius
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Genus
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Gomphosus
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Family
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Labridae
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SubOrder
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Labroidei
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Order
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Labriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Bird Wrasse |
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Color
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White
Yellow
Blue
Orange
Red
Pink
Green
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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All Levels |
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Min Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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74°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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125 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Bird Wrasse including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Playful
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Bird Wrasse. |
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Lifespan
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7 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
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Country
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Australia
India
Japan
Micronesia (Federated States of)
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