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.
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