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.
Why it's threatened
There are no major threats to this species. Although it is taken in the marine aquarium fish trade, exploitation levels are unknown.
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
