Redtail wrasse

The Redtail wrasse lives in the reef-associated, marine, depth range 12 - 139 m , usually 15 - 50 m environment.

Redtail Wrasse +, Redtail Tamarin Wrasse +, Psychedelic Wrasse +, and Psych Wrasse + Family Labridae + Genus Anampses + Image credit SWM + More

The Redtail Wrasse is a great reef fish and is often seen cruising all over the tank looking for food. It feeds on troublesome pyramidellid snails and commensal flatworms, and is harmless to coral, clams, and most ornamental invertebrates. More

Redtail wrasse (in display tank since 10/23/2005) Flame wrasse pair (in display tank since 01/21/2006) We have noticed some coloration changes in the redtail wrasse. It's head has started to fade a bit in its coloration. More

Common names

Hvidplettet gylte in Danish (dansk)
Psychedelic wrasse in English
Red tail wrasse in English
Red-tailed tamarin in English
Redtail wrasse in English
金头阿南鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
金頭阿南魚 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Labridae
Genus : Anampses
Species : Anampses chrysocephalus
Authority : Randall, 1958