Blacktail Wrasse
Thalassoma ballieui
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 39.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, this wrasse patrols clear lagoon and seaward reefs, cruising over coral and rock. It reaches around 40 centimetres and hunts benthic invertebrates and small fishes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Thalassoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273577.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blacktail Wrasse live?
- The Blacktail Wrasse (Thalassoma ballieui) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Blacktail Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Blacktail Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacktail Wrasse get?
- The Blacktail Wrasse grows to about 39.5 cm.