About Anampses elegans Ogilby, 1889
Anampses elegans, commonly known as the elegant wrasse, is a wrasse species first described by Ogilby in 1889. This species is native to the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Australia and New Zealand eastward to Easter Island. It prefers habitats in lagoons, and can also be found on coastal reefs at depths between 2 meters (6.6 feet) and 35 meters (114.8 feet). Adult Anampses elegans can grow to a maximum total length of 29 centimeters (11 inches). This species is sold in the aquarium trade.
