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Moon Wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
9.96722, 118.786
Field Notes
Description:
blue-bellied, green-backed with yellow tail and has a long body. This photo was taken during snorkeling (sea). We were feeding the fish and among the many damselfishes and some black fishes, this was the only fish that went with that group.
Juveniles are blue on the lower half of the body. They have a black spot in the middle of the dorsal fin and a black blotch on the caudal fin base. As they mature, the spot turns into a yellow crescent, hence the name. The body is green, with prominently marked scales. Coloration of the head ranges from blue to magenta, with a broken checkerboard pattern.
Habitat:
This species is a common sight in tropical waters, and is not considered to be endangered.
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