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Bluehead Wrasse (Bloch, 1791)
| Scientific Name | Thalassoma bifasciatum |
| Diet | Carnivore; brine, shrimp, small fish, meaty foods |
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| Family | Labridae |
| Origin | W. Atlantic Ocean |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Reef Safe | Not reccommended |
| Coloration | Yellow as Juv, Adult males with Blue face, Green posterior and Black and White vertical bands |
| Disposition | Aggressive |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Aggressive |
| Mature Size | 7 inches |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Juveniles are mostly yellow; Adult males have dark blue face, black and white vertical bands, back half of body is green |
Notes: Wrasses are common members of the world's coral reefs. They typically are carnivores feeding on small invertebrates that inhabit the reef. Many have different appearances as adults than when juveniles. And several others will display differences between males and females.
Wrasses should be provided with a number of hiding places. Caves and crevices in the live rock make excellent places to hide. A number of the wrasses also feel safe burying themselves in the sand for a nap or temporary disappearing act.