Scientific Name:
Thalassoma duperrey.Other Common Names:
Saddle Wrasse.Distribution:
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.Description:
This Wrasse has vibrant blue and green colors and the brownish-orange saddle bar marking around the body behind the head, which gives it its name the Saddleback Wrasse. When viewed closely you can also see short, vertical, purple-red bars on its body.Characteristics and Compatibility:
As with most Wrasses, the Ornate Wrasse buries itself in the sand when frightened or while sleeping at night for protection. When keeping this Wrasse, or any others that bury themselves, it is important to keep the substrate cleaned and maintained regularly, as this fish can easily pick up internal and external bacterial and fungal infections from detritus build up in the sand or gravel.This is a somewhat aggressive wrasse and will pick at other fish's fins and scales. It will eat ornamental shrimp, worms and crustaceans.
