Halichoeres leucurus
| Identification | Male: green body with a silvery-grey head and scattered pink-red markings. Female: brownish with a pale underside and dark stripe along the lateral line. |
| Maximum Length | Up to 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific — East Africa to Samoa |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 gallons |
| Reef Compatibility | With caution — may eat small ornamental shrimp and worms |
Behavior
An active, hardy wrasse that swims openly throughout the tank. Peaceful toward most fish but may bother small invertebrates. Needs a sand bed to sleep in.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivore. Offer meaty frozen foods: mysis, krill, chopped clam, brine shrimp.