Blunthead Wrasse
Thalassoma amblycephalum
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse swarms in aggregations over shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, feeding on crustacean zooplankton plucked from the water. It spawns at dusk above the reef, rising in bursts over the crest.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Thalassoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212216.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blunthead Wrasse live?
- The Blunthead Wrasse (Thalassoma amblycephalum) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Blunthead Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Blunthead Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blunthead Wrasse get?
- The Blunthead Wrasse grows to about 16 cm.