Labridae

goldbar wrasse

Thalassoma hebraicum

Twenty Three Centimeters Wrasse of the South African Coast

• Yellow
• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Africa
• Fusiform
• Medium
• Tropical fish

The goldbar wrasse (Thalassoma hebraicum) is a species of wrasse native to the western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits reef environments at depths from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). This species can grow to 23 cm (9.1 in) in total length. It is a target of local traditional fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium trade.