Leopard Wrasse (Thalassoma leopard)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Leopard Wrasse displays a striking pattern of olive-green to yellowish body coloration with distinctive dark brown or black spots and bars arranged in a leopard-like pattern. Males display more vivid coloration and iridescent markings than females, particularly along the head and dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen carnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Some individuals may accept quality flake or pellet foods. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Leopard Wrasse
Moderate - Leopard Wrasse requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-Head Disease, Columnaris Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from East Africa and the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef and the Hawaiian Islands.
Log Leopard Wrasse in your reef tank
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