Bluehead Wrasse

Thalassoma amblycephalum
(Other names Bluntheaded wrasse, Two-tone Wrasse)
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Bluehead Wrasse (Thalassoma amblycephalum) A elongated wrasse that changes considerably with age. Juveniles are white with a horizontal black bar running down the length of the body. Olive Green/grey on top with an orange forked tail. Large males are coloured by a gradient starting with bright blue/green on the head fading to green/yellow just before the pectoral fins with the rest of the body a a brilliant pink with blue edged scales.

Size: 16cm in length (maximum)

Diet: Zooplankton - Copepods & Crustacean Larvae

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Left: Mike Pfeil
Centre: Ian Banks
Right: Ian Banks
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