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Leopard Wrasse
AdvancedMacropharyngodon meleagris
A wrasse with beautiful leopard pattern. Delicate fish with habit of sleeping buried in sand.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
23〜26℃
Lifespan
5-8 years
Size
10-15cm
Diet
Frozen food
About
Macropharyngodon meleagris, the black-spotted wrasse, Eastern leopard wrasse or reticulated wrasse, is a species of ray-finned fish from the family Labridae, the wrasses. This species is native to the eastern Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It lives on coral reefs at depths of from the surface to 30 metres (98 ft). This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. Juveniles display different color patterns than adults with dominating light colors and eyespots blending in with soft coral habitats and potentially avoiding predation.
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Basic Info
Origin
the eastern Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
Lifespan
5-8 years
Size
10-15cm
Temperature
23〜26℃
Diet
Frozen food
Care Guide
Water
Specific gravity 1.023-1.025
Temperature
Maintain 24-26°C
Housing
Care Specifications
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Water Temp.
- 22–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.02–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Min. Tank
- 341 L
PeacefulReef safe
Sources: LiveAquaria
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / 環境省 特定動物リスト / 環境省 特定外来生物等一覧
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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