Order Perciformes Higher classification Thalassoma | Phylum Chordata Family Labridae Scientific name Thalassoma ascensionis Rank Species | |
Similar Wrasse, Thalassoma, Red‑cheek wrasse, Blacktail wrasse, Noronha wrasse | ||
The Ascension wrasse (Thalassoma ascensionis) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean, where it is known from St. Helena, Ascension Island, and São Tomé. It inhabits areas of seagrass with rocks at depths from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). It can reach 10 cm (3.9 in) in standard length. It is one of several fishes commonly called greenfish.
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