Three-spot Wrasse (species: Halichoeres trimaculatus) in Cook Islands (Gaia Guide)
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Halichoeres trimaculatus
Three-spot Wrasse


©John E. Randall: Three-spot Wrasse (Halichoeres trimaculatus)

©Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble: Three-spot Wrasse (Halichoeres trimaculatus)

©John Turnbull: Three-spot Wrasse (Halichoeres trimaculatus)

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

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 27 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 2 m to 30 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits sandy areas of reef flats, lagoons, and semi-protected seaward reefs. Juveniles shallow in protected coastal waters (FishBase).

Behaviour

Has the habit of following sand-disturbing fishes such as goatfishes in order to intercept escaping prey (FishBase).

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