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Christmas Wrasse

Thalassoma trilobatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Thalassoma

About

The Christmas wrasse, Thalassoma trilobatum, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits shallow reefs at depths from the surface to 10 m (33 ft). This species can reach 30 cm (12 in) in total length. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can be found in the aquarium trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Christmas Wrasse?
The scientific name of Christmas Wrasse is Thalassoma trilobatum.
What kingdom does Christmas Wrasse belong to?
Christmas Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Christmas Wrasse belong to?
Christmas Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Christmas Wrasse belong to?
Christmas Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Christmas Wrasse belong to?
Christmas Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Christmas Wrasse belong to?
Christmas Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Christmas Wrasse belong to?
Christmas Wrasse belongs to the genus Thalassoma.