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Yellowspotted Wrasse

Yellowspotted Wrasse

Macropharyngodon negrosensis

The Yellowspotted Wrasse (also called the Black Leopard Wrasse) is a stunning fish covered in intricate black spots on a yellow-green body that shifts color as it matures — males develop vivid blue and green highlights. It is a challenging species that requires a mature reef tank with an established copepod population, a deep sand bed for sleeping, and a tight-fitting lid. Not recommended for beginners; it often refuses prepared foods initially and needs patient acclimation with live pods and frozen mysis.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max Size5"
Care LevelDifficult
CategoryWrasse

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Compatibility Chart for Yellowspotted Wrasse

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Great Match (7)

Yellow Tang Great Different niches; great match Blue Hippo Tang Great No conflict Ocellaris Clownfish Great No interaction Firefish Goby Great Both peaceful; no conflict Green Chromis Great Peaceful community Zoanthids Great Reef safe Acropora Great Completely reef safe

Compatible (77)

Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible Generally fine; different zones Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible Both peaceful; different feeding zones Clown Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Yellow Watchman Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Royal Gramma Compatible Both peaceful; fine Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Niger Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Undulate Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Carpet Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible Generally leaves shrimp alone Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Montipora Compatible No known issues between these species Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (2)

Melanurus Wrasse Somewhat Compatible Melanurus may outcompete for food Cleaner Wrasse Somewhat Compatible Both compete for micro-fauna

Risky (3)

Six Line Wrasse Risky Six line will bully the peaceful leopard wrasse Mandarin Dragonet Risky Both compete heavily for copepods — only in 150g+ with refugium Blue Devil Damselfish Risky Damsel will bully peaceful wrasse

Not Compatible (3)

Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Shark will eat wrasse Picasso Triggerfish Not Compatible Trigger will eat wrasse Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Will be eaten

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