Geographic Wrasse (Thalassoma geographic)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Geographic Wrasse displays striking coloration with bright green/turquoise head and body marked by distinctive red wavy lines that resemble geographic contours, hence its name. The body is robust and laterally compressed, typical of wrasses, with a pointed snout and sharp teeth.
Diet and feeding
Feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks, and other small invertebrates in the wild. In captivity, provide varied meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and quality carnivore pellets; supplement with frozen copepods and occasionally blanched seaweed for balance.
Difficulty and care for the Geographic Wrasse
Moderate - Geographic Wrasse 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
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Central Pacific, typically found on coral reef slopes and drop-offs.
Log Geographic Wrasse in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Geographic Wrasse alongside everything else in your reef.
