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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Checkerboard wrasse
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