Thalassoma bifasciatum - Wikipedia
Thalassoma bifasciatum, the bluehead, bluehead wrasse or blue-headed wrasse, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a wrasse from the family Labridae. It is native to the coral reefs of the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean .
Bluehead Wrasse - Oceana
Bluehead wrasses are generalist foragers and eat a variety of prey. They are known to forage for small invertebrates and crustaceans on the reef surface, target individual zooplankton in the water above the reef surface, and clean the parasites off of larger species.
Bluehead Wrasse: Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums
The Bluehead Wrasse is a beautiful, multicolored wrasse. Similar to many wrasse species, the Bluehead Wrasse demonstrates dramatic color variation within individuals based on gender and age. The Bluehead Wrasse experiences distinct yet fluid color phases.
Blue-throated wrasse - Wikipedia
The blue-headed wrasse occurs in sheltered to exposed rocky reefs, frequently being recorded where there is sea weeds as deep as 160 metres (520 ft). The adults are normally to be found near the sea bed and prefer deeper waters than the juvenile fish.
Thalassoma bifasciatum - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
Thalassoma bifasciatum, the bluehead, bluehead wrasse or blue-headed wrasse, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a wrasse from the family Labridae. It is native to the coral reefs of the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.
Thalassoma bifasciatum – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
2023年12月28日 · The wrasse blenny has a spot behind the third dorsal ray that does note extend to the base of caudal fin. The juvenile tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) mimics the initial phase bluehead. By mimicking a non-predatory, common fish, the tiger grouper is able to closely approach potential prey.
Bluehead Wrasse - Georgia Aquarium
Occurs in the western Atlantic from Florida and Bermuda to the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, throughout the Caribbean Sea and to northern South America. Inhabits coral reefs, rocky flats, sandy bottoms, inshore bays and seagrass beds. Most abundant on shallow reefs at depths over 100 feet (30.5 m).
Bluehead Wrasse - Reefs.com
The Bluehead wrasse is a beautiful, outgoing wrasse. In the wild it cleans larger fish and feeds on small fish, bristleworms, and crustaceans. Even mantis shrimps are on the menu.
Bluehead Wrasse, Thalassoma amblycephalum (Bleeker, 1856)
The Bluehead Wrasse is an elongate species with a small mouth. There is a pair of canines at the front of both jaws. These are followed posteriorly by progressively smaller conical teeth. The caudal fin is truncate to emarginate becoming lunate in older males.
bluehead wrasse · Thalassoma bifasciatum · Reeflings Library
The Bluehead Wrasse, Thalassoma bifasciatum, is a vibrant and active fish that adds both color and dynamism to a saltwater aquarium. It is known for its striking coloration, which changes dramatically from the juvenile to the adult stage.