Australian Rainbow Wrasse, Suezichthys devisi (Whitley 1941)


Other Names: Australian Slender-wrasse, De Vis' Rainbow-fish, Gracilis Wrasse

An Australian Rainbow Wrasse, Suezichthys devisi, in Nelson Bay, New South Wales. Source: Dave Harasti / http://www.daveharasti.com/. License: All rights reserved

Summary:
Females (initial phase) are pinkish above, whitish below, with a reddish-brown stripe along the upper side from the snout through the eye to a small dark spot on the tailbase, and a short diagonal bluish-black stripe above the pectoral fin. Males (terminal phase) have a bluish stripe on the dorsal and anal fins, and an orange ‘V-shape’ band with a blue margin in the caudal fin.

Previously, this species was considered to be a junior synonym of Suezichthys gracilis, which is found only in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan.

Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Suezichthys devisi in Fishes of Australia, accessed 29 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/280

Australian Rainbow Wrasse, Suezichthys devisi (Whitley 1941)

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Distribution

Recorded in Australia from the southern Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, to Jervis Bay, New South Wales; also in New Caledonia. Inhabits silty sandy, rubble or muddy bottoms in harbours, estuaries, and coastal bays, and also deeper reefs.

Author

Dianne J. Bray

Australian Rainbow Wrasse, Suezichthys devisi (Whitley 1941)

References


Kuiter, R.H. 1993. Coastal fishes of south-eastern Australia. University of Hawaii Press. Honolulu, Hawaii. 437 pp.

Kuiter, R.H. 2002. Fairy and rainbow wrasses and their relatives – a comprehensive guide to selected labrids. TMC Publishing, Chorleywood, UK.

Randall, J.E. 2005. Reef and shore fishes of the South Pacific. New Caledonia to Tahiti and the Pitcairn Islands. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. 720 pp.

Russell, B.C. 1985. Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fish genus Suezichthys, with descriptions of four new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes 2: 21 (as S gracilis)

Russell, B. 2010. Suezichthys devisi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. . Downloaded on 16 November 2014.

Quick Facts


CAAB Code:37384195

Biology:Able to change sex

Conservation:IUCN Least Concern

Depth:5-30 m

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:9 cm SL

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