Fishing for Checkerboard wrasse

Halichoeres hortulanus

The Checkerboard wrasse is a colorful reef fish known for its distinctive checkered pattern. It typically grows to about 12 inches and weighs around 1 pound. Inhabiting coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, it feeds on small invertebrates. This active species is diurnal, often seen swimming energetically in search of food and shelter. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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📍 Where do Checkerboard wrasse live?

Checkerboard wrasses roam sandy patches and rubble near coral reefs in shallow water, actively hunting small invertebrates and burying themselves in sand at night.

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