Reef Protection International

Tamarin wrasses
Anampses spp.

Common Name(s): Bluespotted wrasse (Anampses caeruleopunctatus), Redtail tamarin wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus), Psychedelic wrasse (Anampses chrysocephalus), Geographic wrasse (Anampses geographicus), Pearl wrasse (Anampses cuvier), Line/Galaxy/White-dashed wrasse (Anampses lineatus), Yellowtail wrasse (Anampses meleagrides), New Guinea wrasse (Anampses neoguinaicus), Yellow chest/Yellowbreasted wrasse (Anampses twistii)

KEEP IT WILD

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Reef Fish Guide designation and why

Keep it wild
Tamarin wrasses are widely regarded to have a very poor survival rate in captivity. They tend to ship poorly (high mortality), and nearly always refuse food when first put into a tank resulting in a slow and miserable death.

Distribution
Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Hawaii (A. cuvier and A. chrysocephalus)

Maximum Size
Ranges from 4.7 to 16.5 inches (12 - 42 cm)