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title: Klunzinger's Wrasse (Thalassoma rueppellii)
scientific_name: Thalassoma rueppellii
common_name: Klunzinger's Wrasse
taxon: Wrasse
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-01-01T01:01:35.933Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Klunzinger's Wrasse, Thalassoma rueppellii, Wrasse, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/wrasse/klunzingers-wrasse
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# Klunzinger's Wrasse (*Thalassoma rueppellii*)

**Taxon:** Wrasse (*Labridae*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


Klunzinger's wrasse (Thalassoma rueppellii), commonly referred to as Rüppell's wrasse, is a ray-finned fish species belonging to the family Labridae. Endemic to the Red Sea, this species predominantly resides along the periphery and offshore slopes of reefs, at varying depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters (3.3 to 98.4 feet). With a maximum length measuring up to 20 cm (7.9 in), it is considered a relatively compact species. Due to its popularity, Klunzinger's wrasse is frequently sought after in the aquarium trade.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/wrasse/klunzingers-wrasse)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*