Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Cheeklined wrasse
Size:
Cheeklined wrasses can grow to 12 inches (30 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Cheeklined wrasses feed on mollusks, sea urchins and crustaceans like shrimp and crab.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, cheeklined wrasses inhabit coastal coral reefs.
Details:
Cheeklined wrasses have an appearance that varies depending on their age, sex and environment. Males are greenish-grey on their topside and light pinkish-white below. Females have two thick red bands on the lower part of their body and a red spot near the base of their tail.