Ornate Leopard Wrasse

Ornatus-Matara Leopard Wrasse

Scientific Name: Macropharyngodon ornatus

Origin: Indian Ocean (Sri Lanka)

Small Fish Safe: Yes

Invert Safe: Yes

Coral Safe: Yes

Adult Size: Up to 13 cm

Diet: Carnivore – frozen mysis, copepods, brine shrimp, and microfauna

Why We Like It:

A stunning leopard wrasse with intricate spotting and flowing pattern transitions across the body, the Ornatus-Matara Wrasse is highly prized by wrasse collectors. Peaceful and completely reef safe, it constantly hunts pods across rockwork and sand. Requires a mature, stable aquarium with a proper sand bed for sleeping and security.