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Halichoeres

Halichoeres dispilus

(Gunther, 1864)

Chameleon Wrasse

Reef Suitability Not Known

Fish-Only Suitability Not Known

Range: Eastern Pacific Ocean: Gulf of California down to Peru and the Galapagos Islands.

Size: 10 inches (25 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs and usually found at depths between 6 – 200 feet (2– 60 m) where it feeds mainly on small fishes and 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 dispilus (Chameleon Wrasse)
Photo © John Randall (Male)
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