Saltwater
Geographic wrasse
Anampses geographicus
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 31 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 715 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, and 7 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Adults inhabit shallow coral reefs, often in weedy areas. Feed on benthic invertebrates. Expatriate juveniles are transported by currents to subtropical zones during pelagic stages. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Occasionally seen in fish markets or aquarium trade.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Anampses lienardi
- Anampses pterophthalmus
In other languages
- Lined chisel-tooth wrasse, Olive-green wrasse, Scribbled chisel-toothed wrasse, Scribbled wrasse, Wrasse
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.