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Barred Thicklip (female)
Hemigymnus fasciatus
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Seven-banded Wrasse
Thalassoma septemfasciatum
- Max size
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- Found in
- 2 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- blackbrowngreyyellowgreenblue
- Body shape
- Standard, Compressed, Elongated
- Pattern
- Vertical markings, Banded pattern
- Family
- Labridae
The seven-banded wrasse (Thalassoma septemfasciata) is a species of ray-finned fish, a wrasse from the family Labridae which is endemic to the Indian Ocean waters of Western Australia. This species is known to occur on reefs in areas with plentiful rocks and weeds. It can reach 31 cm (12 in) in total length.
Similar species
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Barred Thicklip (male)
Hemigymnus fasciatus
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Batu Coris
Coris batuensis
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Blackear Wrasse
Halichoeres poeyi
© Emanuele SantarelliCC BY-SA 4.0 · iNaturalist
Blackeye Thicklip
Hemigymnus melapterus
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Blackeye Thicklip (juvenile)
Hemigymnus melapterus
Questions
Is Seven-banded Wrasse dangerous?
Seven-banded Wrasse has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Seven-banded Wrasse?
Australia WestAustralia
