Goldbar wrasse (Thalassoma hebraicum)

Scientific name: Thalassoma hebraicum Lacep?de, 1801

The Goldbar wrasse (Thalassoma hebraicum) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, south to Algoa Bay, South Africa.

Goldbar wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11

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Species facts

Scientific name: Thalassoma hebraicum
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 23.0
Depth range: 1–30 m (3–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m, usually 3 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: south to Algoa Bay, South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)