Iniistius pavo

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Peacock Wrasse
Peacock Wrasse
Species	Iniistius pavo
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	757.082 liters 757,082.356 mL 200 US Gallons (757.1L)
Size	16.142 in 28-41 cm (11-16.1")
sg	1.020 - 1.025
pH	8.0 - 8.5
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R72 -75 °F (22.2-23.9°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Peacock Wrasse, Peacock Razorfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Iniistius pavoninus

[edit] Sexing

The female's belly has red hues whereas the males does not.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Not often kept in captivity due its large size and need for a large tank. Best kept in a large species tank or with similar sized peaceful fish.

[edit] Diet

Feeds on crustaceans.

[edit] Feeding regime

Once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a course sand substrate with plenty of open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

A solitary fish. Will dive into the substrate if threatened.

[edit] Identification

An unusual looking fish, juveniles are known to mimic dead leaves by holding the elongate detached front part of dorsal fin forward over head. They have a dark vertical band under each eye and usually with up to 5 dark bands down the body when adult. The first two dorsal spines form a separate fin and this fin forms a long, bannerlike filament but shortens with age.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase