2,396 observationsLeast Concern
Saddle Wrasse
Thalassoma duperrey
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Thalassoma
About
The saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) is a species of wrasse native to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Island. They are found on reefs at depths from 5 to 25 m (16 to 82 ft). This species can reach 28 cm (11 in) in total length. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Saddle Wrasse is Thalassoma duperrey.
- Saddle Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Saddle Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Saddle Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Saddle Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Saddle Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- Saddle Wrasse belongs to the genus Thalassoma.