sunset wrasse

Thalassoma grammaticum

Wrasse Reaching Thirty Two Centimeters

Black
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

The sunset wrasse (Thalassoma grammaticum) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, where it can be found from Mexico to Peru. It is an inhabitant of reefs at depths from 3 to 42 m (9.8 to 137.8 ft). It can grow to 32 cm (13 in) in total length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Unnamed Order
Family: Labridae
Genus: Thalassoma
Maximum length: 32 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru, including the ocean islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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