Halichoeres nebulosus

(Valenciennes, 1839)

Vernacular names

English : Nebulous wrasse
French : Labre nébuleux

Classification

Class : Teleostei
Order : Eupercaria i. s. (sometimes still Perciformes)
Family : Labridae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification

Top side olive-green to bright green with dark purple to black mottling. Pink-red and blue cheek marks. Two purplish-black bands below pectoral fin base, purple bars on belly, black tail peduncle.

Range and habitat

Indo-west Pacific, from Red Sea and East Africa to Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. Found around reef flats, reef margins and rocky shores, often in weedy areas.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is widespread and common within its huge range. It is collected for trade but in relatively small numbers. No threats are known at this time.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation