Saddle wrasse

Saddle wrasse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Thalassoma
Species:
T. duperrey
Binomial name
Thalassoma duperrey
(Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Synonyms
  • Julis duperrey Quoy & Gaimard, 1824

The saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey), also known as Hīnālea Lauwili in Hawaiʻi, is a species of wrasse native to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands[2] and Johnston Island.[3] 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.[4]

  1. ^ Shea, S.; Liu, M.; Sadovy, Y. (2010). "Thalassoma duperrey". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187711A8608670. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187711A8608670.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Hoover, John P. (2008). The ultimate guide to Hawaiian reef fishes sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and seals. John P. Hoover. Honolulu: Mutual Pub. ISBN 978-1-56647-887-8. OCLC 243960518.
  3. ^ "Thalassoma duperrey, Saddle wrasse : aquarium". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  4. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Thalassoma duperrey". FishBase. October 2013 version.