Yellow Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Yellow Coris Wrasse is a small, elongated labrid with bright yellow coloration on the head, body, and fins. Adults display a distinctive bright yellow body with orange-red accents on the dorsal fin and upper body. The fish has a somewhat pointed snout and streamlined profile typical of wrasses.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality carnivorous foods including small frozen or live crustaceans, amphipods, copepods, mysis shrimp, and quality pellets. Wrasses naturally forage for small invertebrates and benefit from frequent feeding opportunities throughout the day.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow Coris Wrasse
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet), nutritional deficiencies, aggression injuries
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in shallow coral reef environments.
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