Dragon Wrasse
Description
of the Dragon Wrasse
The Dragon Wrasse is also known as the Rockmover Wrasse, Carpet
Wrasse, Bar-Cheeked Wrasse, Olive-scribbled Wrasse and
Reindeer Wrasse. The Juvenile looks completely different to the
mature adult, the picture above shows a Juvenile. It requires a
tank with a sandy bottom as it burrows into the sand to sleep.
Like other Wrasse's it has the ability to jump so ensure the
tank has a secure lid.
Profile of
the Dragon Wrasse
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Dragon Wrasse species.
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Size: Up to 30cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp 24-28 Degrees. PH 8.1 to 8.4
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Diet / Feeding:
Brine Shrimp, Mysis Shrimp, Frozen, Dried Marine Food
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Temperament:
Very Territorial
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Habitat: Marine
Reef Dweller at depths of up to 25m
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Behaviour: Can
jump, ensure the tank has a lid!
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Range:
Indo-Pacific
Scientific
Classification of the Dragon Wrasse
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Dragon Wrasse?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Dragon Wrasse slimy?
Dragon Wrasse secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Dragon Wrasse to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Dragon Wrasse have gills?
Gills enable the Dragon Wrasse to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Dragon Wrasse have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Dragon Wrasse
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Dragon Wrasse
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Dragon Wrasse
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Dragon Wrasse
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Dragon Wrasse
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