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Halichoeres

Halichoeres dimidiatus

(Agassiz, 1831)

Reef Suitability Not Known

Fish-Only Suitability Not Known

Range: Southwest Atlantic Ocean: French Guiana to Brazil.

Size: 6 inches (15 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coastal waters and usually found at depths between 10 – 85 feet (3– 25 m) where it feeds mainly on crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Labridae

    Genus: Halichoeres

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Aquarium suitability unknown.

 Halichoeres dimidiatus (Unknown)
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