Klunzinger's wrasse (Thalassoma rueppellii)

Scientific name: Thalassoma rueppellii Klunzinger, 1871

The Klunzinger's wrasse (Thalassoma rueppellii) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea. Reported to have formed a hybrid with Thalassoma lunare.

Klunzinger's wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits reef margins and seaward slopes. Minimum depth reported from.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Thalassoma rueppellii
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m, usually 1 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. Reported to have formed a hybrid with Thalassoma lunare.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)