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Blue and yellow wrasse (Anampses lennardi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Anampses lennardi

Common Name
Blue and yellow wrasse

Biology
Adults are found from the surge zone to at least 24 m (Ref. 9710). They occur singly or in pairs (Ref. 9710). Feed on small invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). They have relatively little change in color with sex or age. A good food fish (Ref. 3132).

Classification

Classified By
Scott, 1959
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Wrasses (Labridae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Indian Ocean
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia.
Range
12°S - 22°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
24 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 24 m (Ref. 9710)
Trophic Level
3.5 s.e. 0.37 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
28.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC) , IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group