Red-tail Tamarin Wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Males display striking blue-green coloration on the head and body with a distinctive red or orange tail. Females are generally more subdued, with brown or tan coloration. Body shape is typical of wrasses—elongated and streamlined with pointed snouts.
Diet and feeding
Small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other small meaty foods.
Difficulty and care for the Red-tail Tamarin Wrasse
Moderate - Popular wrasse species. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including areas from the Indian Ocean through to the western Pacific.
Keeper notes
Popular wrasse species. Distinctive red tail. Hardy and reef safe.
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