Elongate Wrasse

Elongate Wrasse

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pseudojuloides elongatus 

Overview
Reef Compatible: YES
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Docile
Origin: Australia

Pseudojuloides elongatus, also known as the Long Green Wrasse, is a captivating species found in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Here are some intriguing details about this fish:

• Appearance:

  • Males: They exhibit a pinkish-orange to olivaceous coloration, adorned with up to four rows of metallic blue spots along their upper side. Their heads feature wavy metallic blue lines, and they have a conspicuous yellow to black band, edged distally in metallic blue on the pectoral-fin base.
  • Females: They appear greenish to olive, with a bright yellow to orange iris.

• Habitat and Depth:

  • Long green wrasses inhabit weedy areas on reefs at depths of approximately 25 meters (82 feet).
  • Their range extends from Australia to New Zealand, including Norfolk Island. Notably, records from the Izu Islands, Japan are considered to represent an undescribed species.

These elegant wrasses are not only fascinating to observe but also contribute to the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Indo-Pacific!