Wrasses

Wrasses are a diverse and colorful group of marine fish that belong to the family Labridae. Known for their vibrant colors and active swimming patterns, they are a popular choice among reef keepers. Wrasses are found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow coral reefs to deeper rocky areas. They exhibit a wide range of behaviors and sizes, making them suitable for different types of aquariums.

One of the key traits of wrasses is their ability to change sex, a phenomenon known as sequential hermaphroditism. Many wrasses start life as females and later transform into males, which can influence social dynamics in the aquarium. This unique reproductive strategy is fascinating for both hobbyists and scientists studying fish behavior.

Wrasses are generally hardy fish, but they do require a well-maintained tank with plenty of hiding spots and a sandy substrate. They are known to bury themselves in the sand when frightened or sleeping. Their diet is diverse, ranging from small invertebrates to algae, depending on the species. Some wrasses are also beneficial for reef tanks as they help control pest populations, such as bristle worms and flatworms.

However, it is important to research individual species before adding them to a community tank, as some wrasses can be aggressive or may prey on smaller fish and invertebrates. Compatibility with other tank inhabitants and the specific needs of the chosen species should be carefully considered to ensure a harmonious and thriving aquarium environment.

1. 
   Common name: Wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses caeruleopunctatus
2. 
   Common name: Redtail wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses chrysocephalus
3. Common name: Pearl wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses cuvier
4. 
   Common name: Elegant wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses elegans
5. Common name: Blue-striped orange tamarin

   Scientific name: Anampses femininus
6. 
   Common name: Geographic wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses geographicus
7. 
   Common name: Blue and yellow wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses lennardi
8. 
   Common name: Lined wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses lineatus
9. 
   Common name: White-spotted wrasse

   Scientific name: Anampses melanurus
10. 
    Common name: Spotted wrasse

    Scientific name: Anampses meleagrides
11. 
    Common name: New Guinea wrasse

    Scientific name: Anampses neoguinaicus
12. 
    Common name: Yellowbreasted wrasse

    Scientific name: Anampses twistii
13. 
    Common name: False cleanerfish

    Scientific name: Aspidontus taeniatus
14. 
    Common name: Lyretail hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus anthioides
15. 
    Common name: Axilspot hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus axillaris
16. Common name: Twospot hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus bimaculatus
17. 
    Common name: Mexican hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus diplotaenia
18. 
    Common name: Blackfin hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus loxozonus
19. Common name: Masuda's Hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus masudai
20. Common name: Neill's Hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus neilli
21. Common name: Blackspot hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus opercularis
22. Common name: Golden-spot-hogfish

    Scientific name: Bodianus perditio
23. 
    Common name: abudjubbe

    Scientific name: Cheilinus abudjubbe
24. 
    Common name: yellowdotted maori wrasse

    Scientific name: Cheilinus chlorourus
25. 
    Common name: Redbreast wrasse

    Scientific name: Cheilinus fasciatus
26. 
    Common name: Broomtail wrasse

    Scientific name: Cheilinus lunulatus
27. Common name: Snooty wrasse

    Scientific name: Cheilinus oxycephalus
28. 
    Common name: Tripletail wrasse

    Scientific name: Cheilinus trilobatus
29. 
    Common name: Humphead wrasse

    Scientific name: Cheilinus undulatus
30. 
    Common name: Orange-dotted tuskfish

    Scientific name: Choerodon anchorago
31. 
    Common name: harlequin tuskfish

    Scientific name: Choerodon fasciatus
32. Common name: Jordan's tuskfish

    Scientific name: Choerodon jordani
33. 
    Common name: Green wrasse

    Scientific name: Choerodon schoenleinii
34. 
    Common name: Red-fin fairy wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus adornatus
35. Common name: Orange-back wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis
36. Common name: Girdled wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus balteatus
37. Common name: Deepwater wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus
38. Common name: Beau’s wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus beauperryi
39. Common name: Purple-boned wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus blatteus
40. Common name: Claire's Fairy Wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus claire
41. Common name: Conde's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus condei
42. 
    Common name: Blue-sided Fairy Wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura
43. Common name: Orange-striped wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus earlei
44. 
    Common name: Exquisite wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus exquisitus
45. 
    Common name: Whip-fin wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus filamentosus
46. 
    Common name: Yellowfin fairy wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus flavidorsalis
47. Common name: Pulauweh wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus joanallenae
48. Common name: Johnson's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus johnsoni
49. 
    Common name: Flame wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus jordani
50. Common name: Katherine's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus katherinae
51. 
    Common name: Katoi's Fairy Wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus katoi
52. Common name: Laboute's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus laboutei
53. Common name: Long-tailed wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus lanceolatus
54. 
    Common name: Purplelined wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus lineatus
55. 
    Common name: Lubbock's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus lubbocki
56. 
    Common name: Crescent-tail wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus lunatus
57. 
    Common name: Yellowband wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus
58. Common name: Marjorie's Wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus marjorie
59. 
    Common name: Blackfin fairy-warsse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus melanomarginatus
60. Common name: Morrison's fairy-wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus morrisoni
61. Common name: Naoko's Fairy Wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus naokoae
62. Common name: Dotted wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus punctatus
63. Common name: Blue-margin fairy-wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus pylei
64. Common name: Randall's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus randalli
65. Common name: Rhomboid wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
66. 
    Common name: Pink-banded fairy-warsse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus roseafascia
67. Common name: Red-margined wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus rubrimarginatus
68. 
    Common name: Redfin wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis
69. 
    Common name: Rosy-scales fairy wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis
70. 
    Common name: Social wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis
71. Common name: Cirrhilabrus sanguineus

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus sanguineus
72. Common name: Scott's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus scottorum
73. 
    Common name: Red-eye wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus solorensis
74. 
    Common name: Threadfin wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus temminckii
75. Common name: Tono's wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus tonozukai
76. Common name: Walindi wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus walindi
77. Common name: Walsh's Fairy Wrasse

    Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus walshi
78. Common name: African Creole wrasse

    Scientific name: Clepticus africanus
79. 
    Common name: Creole wrasse

    Scientific name: Clepticus parrae
80. 
    Common name: African Wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris atlantica
81. 
    Common name: Twinspot wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris aygula
82. 
    Common name: Sand wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris ballieui
83. 
    Common name: Batu coris

    Scientific name: Coris batuensis
84. Common name: Doubleheader

    Scientific name: Coris bulbifrons
85. 
    Common name: Spottail coris

    Scientific name: Coris caudimacula
86. 
    Common name: Central Wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris centralis
87. 
    Common name: African coris

    Scientific name: Coris cuvieri
88. 
    Common name: Yellowstripe coris

    Scientific name: Coris flavovittata
89. 
    Common name: red wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris formosa
90. 
    Common name: dahlia

    Scientific name: Coris gaimard
91. 
    Common name: Mediterranean rainbow wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris julis
92. Common name: Comb wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris picta
93. 
    Common name: Blackstripe coris

    Scientific name: Coris pictoides
94. 
    Common name: Sandager's wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris sandeyeri
95. 
    Common name: Wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris variegata
96. 
    Common name: Elegant wrasse

    Scientific name: Coris venusta
97. Common name: Oblique-lined dottyback

    Scientific name: Cypho purpurascens
98. Common name: Yellowtail tubelip

    Scientific name: Diproctacanthus xanthurus
99. 
    Common name: Slingjaw wrasse

    Scientific name: Epibulus insidiator
100. 
     Common name: Wrasse

     Scientific name: Gomphosus caeruleus
101. 
     Common name: Wrasse

     Scientific name: Gomphosus varius
102. 
     Common name: Argus wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres argus
103. Common name: greenband wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres bathyphilus
104. Common name: banded rainbowfish

     Scientific name: Halichoeres binotopsis
105. 
     Common name: Redlined wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres biocellatus
106. Common name: Greenhead wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres chlorocephalus
107. 
     Common name: Pastel-green wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres chloropterus
108. 
     Common name: Canary wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres chrysus
109. 
     Common name: Adorned wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres cosmetus
110. Common name: yellowcheek wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres cyanocephalus
111. Common name: yellowcheek wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres dimidiatus
112. Common name: Chameleon wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres dispilus
113. 
     Common name: yellowhead wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres garnoti
114. 
     Common name: Hartzfeld's wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres hartzfeldii
115. 
     Common name: Checkerboard wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres hortulanus
116. 
     Common name: rainbow wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres iridis
117. Common name: Pink-snout wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres kallochroma
118. 
     Common name: Whitebelly wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres leucoxanthus
119. Common name: Silty wrasse

     Scientific name: Halichoeres leucurus
120. 
     Common name: Slippery okra

     Scientific name: Halichoeres maculipinna