Photo of a bird wrasse

Female bird wrasse in hawaiian waters

06/23

Scientific name: Gomphosus varius
Hawaïan name: Hinalea Akilolo

The bird wrasse is so called because of its long nose used to track preys in corals. It preferably feeds on small crabs, crustaceans, and even small fishes. The body of the male is green therefore the bird wrasse picture above represents a female.