The slingjaw wrasse (Epibulus insidiator) is a species of wrasse from the family Labridae which is native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific where it occurs around coral reefs. This species is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can be found in the aquarium trade.

2004年8月15日 · The slingjaw wrasse gets its name from its highly protrusible jaws, which can extend out to over half the fish’s total body length. Unlike most other bony fishes, the lower jaw is not firmly attached to the skull. As a result, the slingjaw wrasse can project the upper and lower jaws simultaneously.

The slingjaw wrasse (Epibulus insidiator) is a species of wrasse from the family Labridae which is native to the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific where it occurs around coral reefs. This species is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can be found in the aquarium trade.

2023年11月25日 · The Slingjaw Wrasse is a robust wrasse growing up to 51 cm in length , juveniles and initial phase females are mainly a dark brown color often with a yellow tail. There is also a bright yellow colouration for the initial pg=has females.

There are more than 600 different wrasses, but one particular wrasse species boasts jaw protrusion to the extreme (more than half of the length of its head). This guide contains facts and information about the slingjaw wrasse fish and how they use …

Small juveniles are brown with thin white bars and closely resemble a species of Wetmorella. Color varies with age and sex, but adult color varies additional, including with an all-yellow xanthic form. Sub adults and females are brown or, not uncommonly, uniformly yellow.

Sling-jaw wrasse Distribution: from the Red Sea and South Africa to Southern Japan , Hawaii , the Tuamotu Islands and New Caledonia . Juveniles are brown with thin vertical bars, females are brown or yellow, males are dark-gray or dark-brown with a white head and a red-orange back.

The Slingjaw Wrasse, scientifically known as Epibulus insidiator, is a fascinating and unique fish species popular among marine aquarium enthusiasts. This species is known for its distinctive jaw mechanism, which can extend outward to capture prey, a feature that has intrigued both hobbyists and scientists alike.

The slingjaw wrasse is a benthopelagic species which occurs in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs, adults are normally found along reef slopes or near drop offs. They feed on small crustaceans living in the coral and on fishes.

This species is distinguished from its only congener Epibulus insidiator by the relatively drab coloration of the male; a prominent black pigment on the pectoral fins of most females (vs. absent); smaller size with slightly longer pectoral fins, 23.1-26.2% SL (vs. 20.5-23.3% SL); genetically as determined by mitochondrial DNA analysis; jaw struc...