Banana Wrasse (Thalassoma lutescens)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Banana Wrasse exhibits bright yellow coloration on the body with blue-green markings on the head and fins, particularly along the gill covers and pectoral fins. Males develop more intense coloration and blue facial patterns than females, with an elongated, streamlined wrasse body shape.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied carnivorous diet including high-quality marine flakes, small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and copepods, and occasional live foods. Multiple feedings daily help meet their active metabolism and hunting behavior in the reef.
Difficulty and care for the Banana Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Society Islands, typically found in coral reef environments.
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