Moon Wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fast moving wrasse of lagoon and coastal reefs, splashed in blue and green, that hunts small bottom invertebrates and fish eggs. Every moon wrasse starts life female, and the dominant individual later turns male.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Thalassoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212209.
FAQ
- How deep does the Moon Wrasse live?
- The Moon Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Moon Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Moon Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Moon Wrasse get?
- The Moon Wrasse grows to about 45 cm.