Five-spotted Wrasse
NameFive-spotted Wrasse
Scientific NameSymphodus roissali
Common NamesFive-spotted Wrasse, Roissal's Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginMediterranean Sea, Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-77
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Larger Gobies, Blennies, Peaceful Angelfish
Description
The Five-spotted Wrasse is a colorful marine fish found in the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic. It typically displays a mottled green-brown body with reddish spots and often five dark spots along its lateral line, though coloration can vary. This species inhabits rocky areas and seagrass beds, where it actively forages for small invertebrates.
