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Thalassoma

Thalassoma newtoni

Osorio, 1891)

Newton’s Wrasse

Reef Suitability Not Known

Fish-Only Suitability Not Known

Range: Eastern Atlantic Ocean: Sao Tome Principe in the Gulf of Guinea.

Size: 8 inches (20 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coastal reefs and usually found at depths between 3 – 130 feet (1 – 40 m) where it feeds on crustaceans/zooplankton.

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 65 - 72°F (18 - 22°C) and has a natural diet of benthic invertebrate and zooplankton. Shown here for identification only.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Labridae

    Genus: Thalassoma

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Thalassoma newtoni (Newton’s Wrasse)
Photo © Peter Wirtz (Female)
 Thalassoma newtoni (Newton’s Wrasse)
Photo © Peter Wirtz (JUV)
 Thalassoma newtoni (Newton’s Wrasse)
Photo © Peter Wirtz (Male)
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