Species FishSenator Wrasse

Senator Wrasse

Pictilabrus laticlavius

CommonFish
Illustration of Senator Wrasse (Pictilabrus laticlavius)

The Senator Wrasse is a vibrant fish with bright green and blue coloration, often displaying a distinctive yellow stripe. A memorable fact is that they are known to change sex from female to male as they mature.

Habitat
Typically found in rocky reefs and coral gardens.
Diet
Feeds primarily on small invertebrates and crustaceans.
How common
Common

Recent Senator Wrasse sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a Senator Wrasse? Identify it instantly.

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.

Get Huck

Get an alert when a Senator Wrasse is spotted

Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.

Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.

Love fish? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

More fish

Sergeant Baker
Sergeant Baker
Latropiscis purpurissatus
Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
Shanny
Shanny
Lipophrys pholis
Sharksucker
Sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
Sharpbelly
Sharpbelly
Hemiculter leucisculus
Sharpsnout Seabream
Sharpsnout Seabream
Diplodus puntazzo
Sharptooth Catfish
Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
Shaw's Cowfish
Shaw's Cowfish
Aracana aurita