Leopard Wrasse
NameLeopard Wrasse
Scientific NameMacropharyngodon meleagris
Common NamesLeopard Wrasse, Guinea Fowl Wrasse, Spotted Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)5.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Damsels (non-aggressive), Butterflyfish
Description
The Leopard Wrasse is a strikingly beautiful saltwater fish, adorned with intricate blue-green reticulations over an orange or reddish body. It requires a mature aquarium with a deep sand bed for burrowing at night or when stressed. This species is an excellent hunter of small invertebrates, making it beneficial for pest control in reef tanks.
