Black Leopard Wrasse
NameBlack Leopard Wrasse
Scientific NameMacropharyngodon meleagris
Common NamesBlack Leopard Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Guinea Fowl Wrasse, Reticulated Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Great Barrier Reef
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)70
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish (non-dwarf), Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Hawkfish, Damselfish (some species)
Description
The Black Leopard Wrasse is a striking saltwater fish adorned with a black body covered in numerous white or yellow spots. It requires a mature aquarium with a deep sand bed for burrowing at night and ample live rock for foraging during the day. This species is a carnivore, primarily feeding on small invertebrates.
