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Tail-spot wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus

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Field Notes

Description:

This specimen was about 5 cm long, but it can grow to about 12 cm long.

Habitat:

Found mostly on shallow coral reefs and rocky shores of East Indo and West Pacific Oceans.

Species ID Suggestions

Hoevens Wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus

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2018 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2018

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