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Günther's Wrasse
Pseudolabrus guentheri (Bleeker, 1862)
Above and below: Günther's Wrasse at the gravel loader, Bass Point, New South Wales. Photo © H. Rothenfluh & P. Zylstra. View larger image.
Günther's Wrasse has a small mouth with canine teeth anteriorly in both jaws. Its colour varies from green to brown, often with dark spots along the upper sides. It is best recognised by the orange-brown lines on its head.
This species grows to 20 cm in length.
It is commonly seen on coastal and estuarine reefs down to about 20 m in depth.
Günther's Wrasse is recorded from southern Queensland to southern New South Wales.
Related links
- Luculentus Wrasse fact sheet
Further reading
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
- Kuiter, R.H. 2000. Coastal Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Gary Allen. Pp. 437.
