White-spotted wrasse (Anampses melanurus)

Scientific name: Anampses melanurus Bleeker, 1857

The White-spotted wrasse (Anampses melanurus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F).

White-spotted wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. The primary phase of this species closely resembles that of A. meleagrides, but never has a uniformly yellow tail, and the color pattern does not change much with growth or sex. Recognized by the yellow bar on the base of the tail.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Anampses melanurus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 15–40 m (49–131 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Indonesia to the Marquesas and Society Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Scott Reef. Range extends to Easter Island. Closely related to Anampses lineatus from the western Indian Ocean.
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.)