🐠 Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard)
🐠 Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard)
Marine Wrasse • Sand-Burrowing Wrasse • Reef-Associated Fish • Color-Changing Species
📋 The Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard) is a striking marine species famous for its Dramatic Color Transformation from Juvenile Red with White Spots to Adult Greenish-Blue with Orange Markings.
Juveniles display a vibrant red body with bright white spots, making them highly desirable, while adults develop bold patterns and larger size.
This active wrasse spends time swimming and burying itself in sand, making it both visually engaging and behaviorally interesting.
With proper care, it thrives as a Color-Changing Active Wrasse for Large Marine Aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🔴 Juvenile Red Coloration: Bright red with white spots
🎨 Adult Transformation: Changes to green/blue tones
🏖️ Sand Burrower: Sleeps and hides in substrate
🐠 Active Swimmer: Constant movement in tank
⚠️ Invertebrate Predator: May eat small inverts
🧾 A Quick Look at the Red Coris Wrasse
📛 Common Name: Red Coris Wrasse
🔬 Scientific Name: Coris gaimard
👨👩👧 Family: Labridae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific
📏 Max Size: 35–40 cm (≈ 14–16″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1–8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–27 °C (≈ 75–81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
🌿 Reef Safe: ❌ No
🏠 Min Tank Size: 500 L (≈ 130 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: All Levels
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5–10 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer
