Cloud Wrasse

The Cloud Wrasse (Halichoeres nebulosus) look very similar to other species of family, especially (H. margaritaceus.) However they have a pink 'boomerang shaped' marking under eyes and a yellow hazing on face. They are marble coloured of mainly pink and silver but also brown and have a black spot on their dorsal fin. They are mainly found inshore inhabiting reef flats, reef margins, and rocky shores around weedy areas, however have been found as deep as 40m.

Size: Length 12cm (Maximum)

Diet: Zooplankton - Copepods & Crustacean Larvae