Thalassoma lunare

Wrasses

  • Moon wrasse
  • Mondsichel-Junker
  • Girelle-paon lyre
  • Lábrido luna
  • Labride verde e blu

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 45 cm
  • Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Plankton
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!