Saltwater
Rare wrasse
Macropharyngodon bipartitus
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 13 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 65 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Réunion, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, and 3 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits lagoon and sheltered seaward reefs. Occurs singly or in pairs; females often found in small groups. Feeds on invertebrates by picking items from the substratum. Burrows in the sand at the sign of danger.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Macrophartyngodon varialvus
- Macropharyngodon bipartitus bipartitus
- Macropharyngodon varialvus
In other languages
- Diamond wrasse, Divided wrasse, Vermiculate 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.