Saddle Wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,821
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey), also known as Hīnālea Lauwili in Hawaiʻi, is a species of wrasse native to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Island. They are found on reefs at depths from 5 to 25 m (16 to 82 ft). This species can reach 28 cm (11 in) in total length. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Saddle wrasse”.