Thalassoma lucasanum (Gill, 1862)
Cortez rainbow wrasse
Thalassoma lucasanum
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 64 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Forms small aggregations over reefs. Feeds on suspended plankton and small hard-shelled invertebrates. Not utilized for human consumption.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 07.07.95
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 12.08.98

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