Zebra Wrasse
NameZebra Wrasse
Scientific NameMacropharyngodon meleagris
Common NamesZebra Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Guinea Fowl Wrasse
FamilyLabridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, Tonga
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)70
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish, Clownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Hawkfish, Other peaceful wrasses (with caution)
Description
The Zebra Wrasse is a vibrant and active saltwater fish, recognized by its distinctive spotted and banded pattern that varies with age and sex. This species is a sand-dweller, burying itself in the substrate at night or when threatened. It thrives in a mature reef aquarium with a deep sand bed and ample live rock for foraging.
