Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Labridae Scientific name Thalassoma ballieui | Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes Genus Thalassoma Rank Species | |
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Similar Thalassoma, Red‑cheek wrasse, Stethojulis balteata, Surge wrasse, Goldbar wrasse | ||
The blacktail wrasse (Thalassoma ballieui) is a species of wrasse native to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Island. It is a reef dweller found at depths from 1 to 60 m (3.3 to 196.9 ft). It can reach 39.5 cm (15.6 in) in length. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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