Zig-zag Wrasse (species: Halichoeres prosopeion) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Halichoeres prosopeion
Zig-zag Wrasse


©John E. Randall: Zig-zag Wrasse (Halichoeres prosopeion)

©John E. Randall: Juvenile Zig-zag Wrasse (Halichoeres prosopeion)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Halichoeres
Species Halichoeres prosopeion

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 13 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 2 m to 40 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, in coral-rich areas. Also found along drop-offs on the bottom of large caves (FishBase).

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