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Lunare Wrasse
About Lunare Wrasse
Lunare Wrasse is a fish living on coral reefs and the sea. They will feed on fish eggs and small invertebrates living on the seabed. This predominantly green fish has strong eyesight and a powerful sense of smell. Plus, they are active and often disturb other types of fish that have blocked their way.
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Common Name
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Moon Wrasse, Lyretail Wrasse, Crescent Wrasse, Maanstert-lipvis, Muesy, Nabbat al Qamari.
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Thalassoma lunare
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Species
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Thalassoma lunare
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Genus
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Thalassoma
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Family
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Labridae
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SubOrder
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Labroidei
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Order
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Labriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Lunare Wrasse |
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Color
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Green
Apricot
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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All Levels |
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Min Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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18 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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72°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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125 gallons |
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pH
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8.0 to 8.3 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Lunare Wrasse including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Lunare Wrasse. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Australia
Fiji
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