Yellow-Tail Coris (Coris gaimard)
Fish in the family Labridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Coris gaimard is a colorful wrasse with dramatic sexual dimorphism. Males display vibrant red-orange bodies with blue-green markings on the head and yellow caudal fins, while females are predominantly brown or reddish-brown with lighter spots. The body is elongated and laterally compressed, typical of labrid wrasses.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality carnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and small crustaceans. Feed 2–3 times daily in smaller portions.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow-Tail Coris
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, ich, fin damage from aggression
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found on coral reef slopes and outer reef areas at depths of 10–50 meters.
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