Blackbarred Wrasse
Thalassoma nigrofasciatum
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lively wrasse of outer reefs, coastal reefs, lagoons and tide pools, it turns up alone or in loose groups across the shallows down to about 15 metres. Like many of its family it begins life as a female and can later change sex to male, reaching about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Thalassoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273587.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackbarred Wrasse live?
- The Blackbarred Wrasse (Thalassoma nigrofasciatum) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Blackbarred Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Blackbarred Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackbarred Wrasse get?
- The Blackbarred Wrasse grows to about 20 cm.