🌿Native Nature

Cortez Rainbow Wrasse

Thalassoma lucasanum

Taxonomy

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

About

The Cortez rainbow wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Pacific Ocean from Baja California to Peru, as well as around the Galapagos Islands. It is a reef inhabitant, occurring in small schools at depths of from the surface to 64 m (210 ft), though rarely deeper than 25 m (82 ft) or shallower than 2 m (6.6 ft). This species can reach 15 cm (5.9 in) in total length. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cortez Rainbow Wrasse?
The scientific name of Cortez Rainbow Wrasse is Thalassoma lucasanum.
What is the conservation status of Cortez Rainbow Wrasse?
The Cortez Rainbow Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belong to?
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belong to?
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belong to?
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belong to?
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belong to?
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belong to?
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse belongs to the genus Thalassoma.