ANIMAL SPECIES:Snakeskin Wrasse, Eupetrichthys angustipes (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1888)
The Snakeskin Wrasse can be recognised by its elongate body and colour pattern. It has broad bands on the side of the body and spots on the head.
Identification
The Snakeskin Wrasse can be recognised by its elongate body and colour pattern. It has broad bands on the side of the body and spots on the head.
Size range
The species grows to 20 cm in length.Distribution
The Snakeskin Wrasse is endemic to Australia, occurring in temperate marine waters from northern New South Wales to south-western Western Australia.
Habitat
The species is most commonly seen over sandy substrates near weedy or rocky areas from depths of only a few metres to around 40 m.
Behaviour and adaptations
Other behaviours and adaptations
It is often observed swimming slightly above the seabed, with its head pointing obliquely upwards.
Classification
- Species:
- angustipes
- Genus:
- Eupetrichthys
- Family:
- Labridae
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Edgar, G.J. 1997. Australian Marine Life; the plants and animals of temperate waters. Reed Books. Pp. 544.
- Gomon, M.F. & B.C. Russell in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & R.H. Kuiter (Eds). 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. State Print, Adelaide. Pp. 992.
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
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A Snakeskin Wrasse at Gordon’s Bay View full size
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