Checkerboard Wrasse

Halichoeres hortulanus

Family: Wrasse Category: Carnivore Max size: 27 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs, rocky shores
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Food: Crustaceans, mollusks, small fish
Way of living: Diurnal, solitary or in small groups
Behavior: Active forager in reef environments, often seen swimming close to the substrate.

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