Genus
Common name: Lunar Wrasse
Scientific name: Thalassoma
Thalassoma is a genus of wrasses known for their vibrant colors and active behavior. These fish are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their ability to control pests like pyramid snails and flatworms. They are generally hardy and can adapt to a variety of tank conditions, but they require ample swimming space and a diet rich in protein. Thalassoma species often display interesting social hierarchies and can change sex from female to male during their lifecycle.
- Common name: Bluntheaded wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma amblycephalum
- Common name: Blacktail wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma ballieui
- Common name: bluehead wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma bifasciatum
- Common name: Saddle-back wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma duperrey
- Common name: Sunset wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma grammaticum
- Common name: Sixbar wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma hardwicke
- Common name: Goldbar wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma hebraicum
- Common name: Jansen's wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma jansenii
- Common name: Cortez rainbow wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma lucasanum
- Common name: moon wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma lunare
- Common name: parrotfishScientific name: Thalassoma lutescens
- Common name: Newton's WrasseScientific name: Thalassoma newtoni
- Common name: Ornate wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma pavo
- Common name: Blackspot rainbowfishScientific name: Thalassoma purpureum
- Common name: Blackspot wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma quinquevittatum
- Common name: Klunzinger's wrasseScientific name: Thalassoma rueppellii
- Common name: Ladderstripe wrassScientific name: Thalassoma trilobatum