Dusky Wrasse

Halichoeres marginatus
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Dusky Wrasse (Halichoeres marginatus) Juveniles black with white horizontal lines with a black ocellus on dorsal fin. The females are dark in colour and retain the black ocellus on dorsal fin. Males are dark green to brown with many horizontal bars running the full length of the body. The tail has bright green and purple coloration.

Size: Length 17cm (Maximum)

Diet: Small Invertebrates & Fish Eggs

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