Species profile
Bird Wrasse
Gomphosus varius
Identify Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app.
At a glance
Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 1,286 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Hawaii.
Notable details
- Its elongated, beak-like snout is used to pluck small invertebrates from coral crevices.
- Males are vivid green; females are brown and white, showing dramatic sexual color differences.
- Found on coral reefs throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific.
- Reaches about 30 cm (12 inches) in length.
- Like many wrasses, females can transition to functional males as populations require.
Where Bird Wrasse are seen
Background
The bird wrasse, Gomphosus varius, is a species of the wrasse family.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Bird Wrasse article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Other bony fish on CatchRules
Frequently asked questions
What is Bird Wrasse?
Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
What is the scientific name for Bird Wrasse?
Bird Wrasse is Gomphosus varius.
Are there fishing rules for Bird Wrasse?
Bird Wrasse does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify Bird Wrasse?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Bird Wrasse along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.