Sun-Set Wrasse
Thalassoma grammaticum
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 3–42 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Painted in sunset oranges and greens, this wrasse roams reefs pounded by surge and covers long distances in search of hard shelled prey it crushes in its jaws. A solitary fish, it grows to about a foot and works the water between 3 and 42 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Thalassoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273580.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sun-Set Wrasse live?
- The Sun-Set Wrasse (Thalassoma grammaticum) is typically found at 3–42 m.
- Is the Sun-Set Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Sun-Set Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sun-Set Wrasse get?
- The Sun-Set Wrasse grows to about 32 cm.