The red-cheek wrasse (Thalassoma genivittatum) is a species of wrasse native to the western Indian Ocean, where it can be found on rocky reefs at depths from 4 to 25 m (13 to 82 ft). It can grow to 20 cm (7.9 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 Red-cheek 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 hebraicum
- Thalassoma amblycephalum
- Thalassoma grammaticum
- Thalassoma duperrey
- Thalassoma lunare
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Labriformes
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Thalassoma
- Species
- Thalassoma genivittatum
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