Thalassoma lucasanum (Gill, 1862)
Cortez rainbow wrasse
Thalassoma lucasanum
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 64 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Forms small aggregations over reefs. Feeds on suspended plankton and small hard-shelled invertebrates. Not utilized for human consumption.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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