Klunzinger's Wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,220
- Most observed in
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Klunzinger's wrasse (Thalassoma rueppellii), also known as Rüppell's wrasse, is a species of ray-finned fish. A wrasse from the family Labridae, Rüppell's wrappse is endemic to the Red Sea. It inhabits the margins and seaward slopes of reefs at depths from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). Rüppell's wrappse can reach 20 cm (7.9 in) in total length. This species can be found in the aquarium trade.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Klunzinger's wrasse”.