Sixbar Wrasse
Thalassoma hardwicke
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The sixbar wrasse roams shallow lagoons, reef slopes and drop offs in small loose groups, down to about fifteen metres. It hunts crustaceans both on the bottom and in the water column, along with small fish and single celled foraminiferans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Thalassoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212217.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sixbar Wrasse live?
- The Sixbar Wrasse (Thalassoma hardwicke) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Sixbar Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Sixbar Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sixbar Wrasse get?
- The Sixbar Wrasse grows to about 25 cm.