Wrasses are colourful marine fish belonging to the Labridae family. Found throughout the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, this large and diverse family includes numerous wrasse species that inhabit coral reefs, rocky areas, seagrass beds and shallow coastal waters.
Known for their vibrant colours and fascinating behaviour, wrasses play an important role in coral reef ecosystems. Some species, such as the cleaner wrasse, remove parasites and dead tissue from other fish, while others feed on small crustaceans and marine invertebrates. Many of these natural behaviours can also be observed in a marine aquarium, making wrasses particularly fascinating fish for reef aquarium enthusiasts.
Labroides Dimidiatus
Other name: Bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Halichoeres chrysus
Other names: Canary wrasse, Golden rainbow fish, Yellow wrasse
Pseudocheilinus Hexataenia
Other names: Six Line Wrasse, Pyjama Wrasse
Paracheilinus Carpenteri
Other name: Pink flasher
Thalassoma Lunare
Other name: Crescent wrasse
Halichoeres Marginatus
Other names: Splendid Rainbow Wrasse, Two-eyed Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus Exquisitus
Other name: Exquisite Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus Lubbocki
Other name: Multicolour Lubbock's Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus Filamentosus
Other name: Whip fin wrasse
Bodianus Rufus
Other names: Dogfish, Hog snapper, Hogfish
Thalassoma quinquevittatum
Other name: Blackspot wrasse
Halichoeres argus
Other names: Peacock Wrasse
