Moon Wrasse [Thalassoma lunare]
Description
With its bold, rounded patterning and a calm, curious demeanor, the Moon Wrasse is a striking sight on rocky and reef areas. Divers may see it cruising near the bottom or pausing in open water, where it picks at small prey and blends in until it suddenly turns and shows off its colors.
Where To See Moon Wrasse
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Uncertain placement perch-like fishes
Eupercaria incertae sedis
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| Family |
Wrasses
Labridae
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| Genus |
Thalassoma
Thalassoma
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