Klunzinger's Wrasse (Thalassoma rueppellii)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender wrasse with bright blue and yellow coloration; males display vibrant blue heads and bodies with yellow or orange posterior regions, while females are predominantly yellow-green. Distinctive vertical stripes or bands may be visible on the body.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small frozen or live foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans 1-2 times daily. This wrasse naturally feeds on small invertebrates and small fish in the wild.
Difficulty and care for the Klunzinger's Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Red Sea and Indo-Pacific from the Arabian Peninsula to the Philippines and Indonesia.
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