Galapagos Hogfish (Labrus galapagos)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated, slender body (15 cm in length). Dorsal side is olive green, while ventral side is paler yellow. Distinctive black ocellus on each flank. White margin along caudal fin base.
Diet and feeding
Wrasse (Labrus galapagos) feeds on marine algae, small invertebrates, and various fish fry in the wild. In aquariums, they consume marine algae, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and marine fish pellets.
Difficulty and care for the Galapagos Hogfish
Moderate - Galapagos Hogfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
The Labrus galapagos, a marine fish, is naturally found in the Galápagos Archipelago, a collection of islands located in the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and reef environments at depths ranging from 2 to 30 meters.
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