Thalassoma lunare (Linnaeus, 1758)

Blue wrasse


Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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Thalassoma lunare (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Occurs in the upper portions of lagoon and coastal reefs, and in protected seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Enters estuaries (Ref. 48636). Usually found on upper portions of ledges and heads (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and fish eggs (Ref. 9823). A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367).