Green Bird Wrasse

Green Bird Wrasse, Gomphosus varius, is a native to both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Male Bird Wrasses have a green coloration while females are dark brown to black. This carnivore readily adapts to aquarium life when offered a wide variety of meaty foods such as Brine Shrimp. It will reach a mature size in the wild of approximately 12 inches and is generally not recommended for a reef aquarium. A sand bed and Live Rock should be provided for all Wrasses. They will bury themselves in the sand to sleep or hide. Live Rock provides numerous small life forms that the Wrasses consider a tasty treat as well as another place to hide when they feel threatened.

Approximate Arrival Size for Green Bird Wrasse: Small: 2-3"; Medium: 3.25-5"; Large: 5.25-6.5"

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