Red Coris Wrasse - Juvenile Spot-Cheeked Tang particularly in coral reef environments

particularly in coral reef environments with abundant rock formations

Social Behavior: Often forms a symbiotic relationship with pistol shrimp

Ease of Care: Moderate to difficult

members of the Stenopodidae family are known as "Boxing Shrimp" because of the large pinchers on their third set of legs

may tolerate conspecifics in larger tanks

Red Coris Wrasse - Juvenile Spot-Cheeked Tang particularly in coral reef environmentsThe Red Coris Wrasse, also known as the Clown Wrasse, Red Labrid, or Yellowtail Coris, can be found on almost every reef in the Indo Pacific and Hawaiian Region, and extends all the way into the Red Sea. Adult specimens in the wild can easily grow to a foot, but in an aquarium, they rarely exceed 6 8 inches. The juvenile and adult appearances vary greatly. As a youth, the body color is orange with white tiger stripes or spots across the back. The