Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Macropharyngodon ornatus)

Fish in the family Labridae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.

Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY

Quick facts

Scientific nameMacropharyngodon ornatus
FamilyLabridae
Care levelExpert
Reef safetyNot Reef Safe
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Adult size5 in
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
Feeding scheduleFeed 2-3 times daily

Appearance

Small wrasse with vibrant orange-red body covered in intricate black and blue reticulated markings and spots, resembling leopard patterns. Males display more vivid coloration than females.

Difficulty and care for the Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY

This wrasse is extremely challenging in captivity. It is a specialist feeder that consumes small crustaceans and rarely acclimate to prepared foods. High mortality rates are common even in expert hands.

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Great Barrier Reef.

Log Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY 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 Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY alongside everything else in your reef.