Melanurus Wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus

Hoeven's Wrasse · Tailspot Wrasse

Wrasses

A colourful, reef-safe wrasse with vivid green and pink patterning and a distinctive black spot on the tail. Melanurus wrasses are valuable pest controllers that eat flatworms, pyramid snails, and small fireworms. They bury in sand at night and require a sand bed of at least 5 cm depth.

Difficulty Beginner
Reef Safety Reef Safe
Temperament Peaceful
Min Tank Size 150L
Diet Carnivore

Available Stock

6 Melanurus Wrasse listings in stock across 5 Australian reef shops, from $45 to $200 (median $49.48), as of 2026-10-14.

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