A Short Tale About Wrasse
Wrasses , the small brightly colored marine fish are the members of the family “Labridae”. More than 600 species of wrasse are present in this family. Wrasses are found in largely small to medium sizes. They are native to the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. and mostly reside in the tropical and subtropical waters throughout the world. They are the residents of the coral reefs and rocky shores, where they live close to the substrate. These can also live in shallow-waters. More Interesting Facts Wrasses are 2 to 5 cm long and known for their distinctive features. They have elongated and slender bodies, thick lips, smooth scales, and long fins. Wrasses also have canine teeth that are present in the front of the jaw. Wrasses are born as females and as they grow change to males. These are carnivorous and mostly feed on marine invertebrates. Wrasses also eat other small fishes and certain shrimps. Wrasses are known for their reproductive behavior. They do group spawning and pair spawnin