Cortez rainbow wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum)

Scientific name: Thalassoma lucasanum Gill, 1862

The Cortez rainbow wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–24°C (68–75°F). Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos.

Cortez rainbow wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)

Biology

Forms small aggregations over reefs. Feeds on suspended plankton and small hard-shelled invertebrates. Not utilized for human consumption.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Thalassoma lucasanum
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 0–64 m (0–210 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 64 m, usually 2 - 25 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos.
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.)