Genus

Common name: Pencil Wrasses

Scientific name: Pseudojuloides

Pseudojuloides is a genus of slender, colorful wrasses commonly known as Pencil Wrasses. These fish are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their vibrant colors and dynamic behavior. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial with their own kind. Pencil Wrasses are known for their elongated bodies and quick darting movements. They require a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places and a sandy substrate for burrowing. Their diet should include a variety of meaty foods and they may help control pests like bristle worms.

  1. Common name: Smalltail wrasse
    Scientific name: Pseudojuloides cerasinus
  2. Surge wrasse or purple wrasse, red and green wrasse (Thalassoma purpureum) undersea, Red Sea, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Nabq Bay
    Common name: Green wrasse
    Scientific name: Pseudojuloides elongatus
  3. Red-eye wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis)
    Common name: Redeye wrasse
    Scientific name: Pseudojuloides erythrops
  4. Common name: Blue-nose wrasse
    Scientific name: Pseudojuloides kaleidos
  5. Royal Pencil Wrasse or Mulitcolored Wrasse, Pseudojuloides severnsi a tropical marine fish
    Common name: royal pencil wrasse
    Scientific name: Pseudojuloides severnsi