Thalassoma [Thalassoma]

Description

Thalassoma wrasses are active reef residents that dart between coral heads and open water edges, making them easy to notice on a dive. Their bright, contrasting colors and quick movements can turn a routine reef swim into a colorful highlight reel.

Species
Moon Wrasse
Moon Wrasse

Thalassoma lunare

Taxonomy
Phylum Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
Class Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
Order Uncertain placement perch-like fishes
Eupercaria incertae sedis
Family Wrasses
Labridae
Statistics
  • Species 1