Timor Wrasse (Halichoeres timorensis)

The Timor Wrasse is an uncommon species from the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific, named after Timor Island in Indonesia. Terminal males display a vibrant combination of green and pink body coloration with intricate, maze-like facial markings, while females present more subdued coloration. It inhabits shallow reef habitats with mixed sand and rubble substrates where it forages for small invertebrates and crustaceans.

Provide a sandy substrate of at least 5 cm depth for nighttime burial behavior. Cover powerhead and filter intakes with fine mesh guards. Feed multiple daily meals of frozen mysis, Artemia, and quality marine pellets. Reef-safe toward corals; may consume small ornamental shrimp and bristle worms. Provide a tight-fitting lid as wrasses are jumpers. Compatible with peaceful reef community species.