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SPECIE NAME:Thalassoma amblycephalum
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Blunthead Wrasse
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific region, from Somalia and South Africa eastward to the Line, Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands; north to southern Japan and south to northern New Zealand.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated tropical and subtropical waters.
SIZE: Maximum recorded standard length: approximately 16.5 cm SL. A reliable measured weight range is not available.
DIET: Carnivorous; feeds mainly on crustacean zooplankton in the water column.
FACT: Males often develop bright colours, including a greenish head and yellow body band. It gathers in schools to feed above reefs.
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Blunthead Wrasse
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific region, from Somalia and South Africa eastward to the Line, Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands; north to southern Japan and south to northern New Zealand.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated tropical and subtropical waters.
SIZE: Maximum recorded standard length: approximately 16.5 cm SL. A reliable measured weight range is not available.
DIET: Carnivorous; feeds mainly on crustacean zooplankton in the water column.
FACT: Males often develop bright colours, including a greenish head and yellow body band. It gathers in schools to feed above reefs.
SPECIE NAME:Macropharyngodon ornatus
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Ornate Leopard Wrasse
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific region, including Sri Lanka, western Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea.
HABITAT: Tropical marine waters associated with coral reefs.
SIZE: Maximum recorded length: 13 cm TL. A reliable measured weight range is not available.
DIET: Carnivorous; feeds on small invertebrates found around sandy and coral-rubble reef habitats.
FACT: Its body displays pearly or metallic-green spots. Females often have reddish front portions and darker rear portions with colourful spots. It may occur alone or in small groups.
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Ornate Leopard Wrasse
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific region, including Sri Lanka, western Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea.
HABITAT: Tropical marine waters associated with coral reefs.
SIZE: Maximum recorded length: 13 cm TL. A reliable measured weight range is not available.
DIET: Carnivorous; feeds on small invertebrates found around sandy and coral-rubble reef habitats.
FACT: Its body displays pearly or metallic-green spots. Females often have reddish front portions and darker rear portions with colourful spots. It may occur alone or in small groups.
SPECIE NAME:Halichoeres nebulosus
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Nebulous Wrasse
LOCATION: Indo-West Pacific, throughout the tropical and subtropical Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated coastal waters.
SIZE: Maximum recorded length: 12 cm TL. Reliable measured weight information is unavailable.
DIET: Carnivorous; feeds on small invertebrates found around reefs and coastal vegetation.
FACT: Males have a distinctive diagonal pink band below the eye, while females may show a brighter pink patch on the belly. It often occurs in groups.
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Nebulous Wrasse
LOCATION: Indo-West Pacific, throughout the tropical and subtropical Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated coastal waters.
SIZE: Maximum recorded length: 12 cm TL. Reliable measured weight information is unavailable.
DIET: Carnivorous; feeds on small invertebrates found around reefs and coastal vegetation.
FACT: Males have a distinctive diagonal pink band below the eye, while females may show a brighter pink patch on the belly. It often occurs in groups.
SPECIE NAME:Ptereleotris microlepis
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Blue Gudgeon
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea to the Line and Tuamotu Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to the southern Great Barrier Reef.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated tropical waters.
SIZE: Maximum recorded length: 13 cm TL. A reliable measured weight range is not available.
DIET: Carnivorous; adults feed mainly on zooplankton in the water column.
FACT: Pairs often share the same burrow for shelter. The fish is pale grey to bluish grey, with blue markings on its head.
COMMON NAME OF THE SPECIE: Blue Gudgeon
LOCATION: Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea to the Line and Tuamotu Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to the southern Great Barrier Reef.
HABITAT: Marine, reef-associated tropical waters.
SIZE: Maximum recorded length: 13 cm TL. A reliable measured weight range is not available.
DIET: Carnivorous; adults feed mainly on zooplankton in the water column.
FACT: Pairs often share the same burrow for shelter. The fish is pale grey to bluish grey, with blue markings on its head.