Leopard wrasse size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 130 Labridae species on LumaReef: 6.1 cm (Breastspot Cleaner Wrasse) to 229 cm (Napoleon Wrasse).

Leopard wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Leopard wrasse water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Leopard wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Clarkii clownfish, Yellow coris wrasse, and Valentini puffer.

Leopard wrasse depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 60 m down. Close to most Labridae on LumaReef (2–40 m).

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Leopard wrasse

Macropharyngodon meleagris

It hops along the bottom, stops, pecks, and buries itself at night.

The Leopard wrasse (Macropharyngodon meleagris) is a tropical marine fish of the family Labridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 60 m deep. Adults grow to about 11 cm; the largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 11 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Demanding

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres23 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres50 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres92 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres110 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 15 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m60 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderLabriformes
FamilyLabridae
GenusMacropharyngodon
SpeciesMacropharyngodon meleagris
Described byValenciennes, 1839

In other languages

German: Leoparden-Junker
Spanish: Lábrido Leopardo
French: Labre léopard
Russian: Зеленопятнистый макрофарингодон
Japanese: ノドグロベラ
Chinese: 珠斑大咽齒鯛

Quick answers

Leopard wrasse size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 11 cm. The largest on record measured 15 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 130 Labridae species on LumaReef: 6.1 cm (Breastspot Cleaner Wrasse) to 229 cm (Napoleon Wrasse).
Leopard wrasse tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Leopard wrasse water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Labridae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Leopard wrasse tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Clarkii clownfish, Yellow coris wrasse, and Valentini puffer.
Leopard wrasse: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Leopard wrasse and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Leopard wrasse depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 60 m down. Close to most Labridae on LumaReef (2–40 m).