Halichoeres garnoti

Wrasses

  • Yellowhead wrasse;Neon wrasse
  • Gelbkopf-Junker
  • Geelkop lipvis
  • Labre à tête jaune
  • Vieja amarilla; Doncella amarilla

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 2 and 80 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 20 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.