Noronha wrasse
Thalassoma noronhanum
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The Noronha wrasse, endemic to the coast of Brazil and nearby islands. Juveniles clean parasites off other fish. It reaches 13 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Thalassoma noronhanum
- Family
- Labridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Labridae
- Order
- Eupercaria/misc
- Synonyms
- Julis noronhana, Thalassoma bifasciatum
Origin
- Native region
- América do Sul
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 13.3 cm
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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