Thalassoma duperreyi (Girelle-Paon à Selle)

The color of this thalassoma is dominant bluish green, with a few darker blue areas on the head and on the fins. A large orange -brown band adorns like a saddle, the part just behind the head. A thick layer of sand is necessary for this girelle to burst in the event of an alert or during its introduction into the tank.

The Thalassoma Duperreyi fish is a marine fish belonging to the labridae family. It is also known as Duperrey or Aigretted Fish Fish. It is a tall fish, measuring about 30 cm long, with an elongated body and laterally compressed. Its color is generally blue with orange and yellow strips on the back and sides. He also has black spots on the head and pectoral fins.

The Thalassoma Duperreyi fish is from the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, where it is generally around coral reefs. It is a very sociable fish and he lives in groups called benches, which can count up to several hundred individuals.

The Thalassoma Duperreyi fish is an omnivorous animal, that is to say that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In nature, it feeds mainly on molluscs, crabs, shrimp and small fish. It can also feed on algae and other sea plants.

The Thalassoma Duperreyi fish is a very active fish and he likes to move constantly by swimming around coral reefs. He is also known for his ability to jump out of the water, which allows him to escape his predators.

Thalassoma Duperreyi fish is also a very colorful fish and is often considered an ornamental fish for aquariums. However, it is important to note that these fish need a lot of space to move and adequate care to stay healthy in captivity.

Never observed in aquarium.