Ornate Leopard Wrasse EXPERT ONLY (Macropharyngodon ornatus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
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.
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