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Dragon wrasse Profile

Novaculichthys taeniourus

ℹ️ Overview

The Dragon Wrasse (Novaculichthys taeniourus) is a distinctive marine fish known for its vibrant colors, predominantly green and purple with intricate patterns across its body. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region. Characterized by its elongated body and elaborate finnage that resembles dragon-like appendages, this wrasse grows approximately up to 30 cm in length. While it's an intriguing species, the Dragon Wrasse is not commonly kept in the aquarium hobby, primarily due to its large size and specific care requirements.

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  • DifficultyDifficult
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH8.1 - 8.4
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityRare
  • Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
  • VibrancyVery Vibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 13 data points

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