Description
Macropharyngodon bipartitus
Care: Intermediate
Diet: Carnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean
Temperature: Tropical: 23-27 deg C (73-81 deg F)
Water Parameters: SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
Western Indian Ocean to the Maldives and Red Sea. Occurs on invertebrate-rich reefs in clear habitats to about 30m depth. Juveniles and females occur in small groups, usually with a colourful male nearby. Also known as Divided or Vermiculate Wrasse. Length to 13cm.