Nebulous Wrasse

Halichoeres nebulosus

12 cm 1-40 m
Nebulous Wrasse

The Nebulous Wrasse (Halichoeres nebulosus) is a species of wrasse that inhabits the 🌊 Indian Ocean and the western 🌊 Pacific Ocean. This species is typically observed in groups at depths ranging from 1 to 40 meters (3.3 to 131.2 feet) on reef flats and can grow to a total length of 12 centimeters (4.7 inches).

The diet of the Nebulous Wrasse primarily consists of fish eggs and benthic invertebrates, such as crabs, sea urchins, ophiuroids, polychaetes, sponges, and molluscs.

In terms of coloration, the species exhibits a range of hues from brown to dark green. Females are distinguished by a distinctive pink blotch on their ventral side.

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Last Update: October 28, 2024

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