Thalassoma virens

(Thalassoma virens)

Description

Thalassoma virens is a species of wrasse native to the reefs in waters around the Revillagigedo Islands (though during El Niño years, it has been recorded from Baja California). This species can reach 30 cm (12 in) in total length.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Labridae
Genus:Thalassoma
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