Saddle Wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey)

Saddle Wrasse, a reference photo — Photo: Florent Charpin · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey), also known as Hīnālea Lauwili in Hawaiʻi, is a species of wrasse native to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Island. They are found on reefs at depths from 5 to 25 m (16 to 82 ft). This species can reach 28 cm (11 in) in total length. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Saddle Wrasse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Thalassoma grammaticum
Thalassoma genivittatum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Thalassoma
Species: Thalassoma duperrey

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