Sea Grass Wrasse (Novaculichthys macrolepidotus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender wrasse with a mottled greenish-brown body and reddish-orange coloration on the head and upper body. The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism, with males displaying more vivid red and orange hues while females and juveniles are duller and more cryptic.
Diet and feeding
Feeds primarily on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and small benthic invertebrates in the wild. In captivity, provide a varied diet of small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and quality flake or pellet foods. Feed 2-3 times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Sea Grass Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, found in seagrass beds and shallow coral reef environments.
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