Image Bank - Fishes
Western Blue Groper,Swimming
Reference |
IB2276 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Wrasses - LABRIDAE |
Common Name |
Western Blue Groper,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Achoerodus gouldii |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The family of Wrasses is found throughout the world's tropical and temperate waters. They feed on benthic invertebrates such as Crabs, Sea Urchins and Molluscs including Abalones. The Western Blue Gropers are large residents of deeper Australian southern coastal reefs. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |