Surge Wrasse
Thalassoma purpureum
The Surge Wrasse is a colorful tropical reef fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It's primarily an aquarium species rather than a target for anglers.
Surge Wrasse at a glance
- Scientific name
- Thalassoma purpureum
- Typical size
- 4-6 inches
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Surge Wrasse inhabit coral reefs and rocky areas in tropical waters, typically at depths of 3-130 feet. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers and are more commonly encountered by divers or collected for the aquarium trade.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a surge wrasse through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksSurge Wrasse questions people ask
Surge Wrasse is Thalassoma purpureum.
A typical surge wrasse runs 4-6 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every surge wrasse you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Surge Wrasse inhabit coral reefs and rocky areas in tropical waters, typically at depths of 3-130 feet. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers and are more commonly encountered by divers or collected for the aquarium trade. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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