Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Macropharyngodon meleagris)
Fish in the family Labridae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender wrasse with vibrant yellow-green to greenish body heavily marked with black spots and blotches. Males display more intense coloration and breeding males develop darker, more prominent patterns; females are duller. Elongated snout and small mouth adapted for picking small prey from substrate and rock crevices.
Difficulty and care for the Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines and Indonesia, typically found on coral reef slopes at depths of 5–60 meters.
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