How big is the Newton's wrasse?

Newton's wrasse (Thalassoma newtoni) reaches 15–25 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Newton's wrasse?

Newton's wrasse is found between 2–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Newton's wrasse?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Newton's wrasse?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Newton's wrasse (Thalassoma newtoni)

Key facts

Scientific name: Thalassoma newtoni
Common name: Newton's wrasse
Category: Fish
Family: Labridae
Genus: Thalassoma
Size: 15–25 cm
Depth: 2–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Thalassoma newtoni reaches 25 cm. Cape Verde and tropical East Atlantic endemic wrasse (Guinea, occasional Senegal). Terminal males with bright blue-green body with pink-purple head and irregular pink-orange bands on flanks, geographically isolated cousin of Indo-Pacific Thalassoma (T. lunare batch 11). Protogynous hermaphrodite. Lives in active schools from 2 to 50 m on Cape Verde rocky reefs. Named after Francisco Newton, Portuguese naturalist. Iconic photo subject of Cape Verde dives, colorful endemic.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Newton's wrasse?: Newton's wrasse (Thalassoma newtoni) reaches 15–25 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Newton's wrasse?: Newton's wrasse is found between 2–50 m deep.
Is the Newton's wrasse dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Newton's wrasse?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Newton's wrasse?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Thalassoma

Other species in the family Labridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273586)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2384490)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia