Red Sea Bird Wrasse

The 🌊 Red Sea Bird Wrasse, scientifically known as Gomphosus klunzingeri, is derived from the Greek word "gomphos," meaning nail or molar tooth, which reflects its notable morphological features.

Easily recognizable in adulthood by its elongated snout, this species can be distinguished from its related counterparts primarily through differences in coloration or geographical distribution.

This species is associated with reef environments and inhabits depths ranging from 1 to 35 meters. It can reach a maximum length of 32.0 cm.

Geographically, the 🌊 Red Sea Bird Wrasse is found in the 🌊 Indian Ocean, extending from the East African coastline southward to Natal, 🇿🇦 South Africa, and eastward to the Andaman Sea.

Typically a solitary species, the 🌊 Red Sea Bird Wrasse resides in coral-rich areas within lagoons and seaward reefs, as well as in rocky reefs. Its diet consists primarily of small invertebrates.

Reproductive behavior in this species is oviparous, with distinct pairing observed during the breeding season.