Halichoeres miniatus

(Valenciennes, 1839)

Circle-cheek Wrasse

Range: Western Pacific Ocean.

Size: 5 inches (14 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rubble, sandy and algae covered areas and usually found at depths between 3 – 30 feet (1 – 10 m) where it feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Labridae

Genus: Halichoeres

FYI: Shown here for identification only.