About Thalassoma lutescens (Lay & Bennett, 1839)
Species Naming & Native Range
Thalassoma lutescens, commonly called the yellow-brown wrasse or sunset wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In this region, its range extends from Sri Lanka to the Hawaiian Islands, and from southern Japan to Australia.
Habitat & Depth Range
It lives on coral reefs, forms schools, and occurs at depths between 1 and 30 meters (3.3 to 98.4 feet).
Size
This species can grow to 30 centimeters (12 inches) in total length.
Human Relevance
It has minor importance to local commercial fisheries, and is also traded for aquariums.
