Halichoeres dispilus

(Gunther, 1864)

Chameleon Wrasse

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.