Wrasse - Orange

• Orange wrasse goes through different colour phases depending on their age and sex, It’s colours are highly variable from grey to brown to bright orange and red-brown. Males have black and white splotching on their backs, females have several white lines under their eyes, but lack the blotches seen in males.

   

• Scientific Name: Pseudolabrus luculentus
• Habitat: Found around New Zealand including the Kermadec Islands over rocky reefs at depths up to 50m.
• Temperament: Predatory if it fits in its mouth it will be eaten.Can be aggressive.
• Tank Age/Maturity: 400 litres preferably larger at least 3 months old.
• Diet: Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates like ophiuroids, chitons, amphipods, and small gastropods. Will eat anything you feed it once acclimatised
• Threatened Species: N/A
• Special Requirements: Need room to swim,
• Size: 40 - 60cm