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Moon Wrasse

How to Identify Moon Wrasse Underwater

Thalassoma lunare

The moon wrasse (also known as crescent wrasse) (Thalassoma lunare) is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is an inhabitant of coral reefs and surrounding areas at depths from 1 to 20 m (3.3 to 65.6 ft). Moon wrasses are carnivorous and tend to prey on fish eggs and small...

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