Sixbar Wrasse

Thalassoma hardwicke
(Other names Sixbarred wrasse)
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The Sixbar Wrasse (Thalassoma hardwicke) is a small wrasse that's appearance does not change too much with age. Light yellow/green can be seen on top fading quickly to a pale white body that has six black bars running vertical down along the body. Pink lines and be seen about the head and as the fish matures these become more pronounced.

Size: Length 20cm (Maximum)

Diet: Benthic Crustaceans, Small Fish & Oraminiferans

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