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Bluehead Wrasse
About Bluehead Wrasse
Bluehead Wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum) is a species of wrasse native to the western Atlantic Ocean. In the early phase, males and females can change to males in the late phase. This sex change usually occurs very quickly, which will only take 8 days. However, the sex change in bluehead wrasse can be permanent.
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Common Name
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Thalassoma bifasciatum
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Thalassoma bifasciatum
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Species
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Thalassoma bifasciatum
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Genus
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Thalassoma
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SubFamily
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Hypoptopomatinae
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Family
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Labridae
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SuperFamily
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Eupercaria
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SubOrder
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Labroidei
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Order
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Labriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Bluehead Wrasse |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Blue
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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9.8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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74°F to 79°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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75 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Bluehead Wrasse including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Bluehead Wrasse. |
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Lifespan
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3 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Coral Reefs
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Country
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Canada
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