Canarytop wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthus)

Scientific name: Halichoeres leucoxanthus Randall & Smith, 1982

The Canarytop wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Indian Ocean, including the Andaman Sea.

Canarytop wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Easily identified by the mostly bright yellow body with white below.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Halichoeres leucoxanthus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 7–60 m (23–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 60 m, usually 15 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indian Ocean: including the Andaman Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)