The Earmuff wrasse (Halichoeres bicolor) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The bicolor wrasse is a small wrasse from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate body with a variable, partly green and partly paler colour pattern that changes with life stage. As a reef-dweller it searches over sand and rubble bottoms for small crustaceans, molluscs and worms. Like many wrasses it is a protogynous hermaphrodite: fish begin as females and can later become males. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Earmuff wrasse?
The Earmuff wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Earmuff wrasse live?
The Earmuff wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Earmuff wrasse get?
The Earmuff wrasse grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Earmuff wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Earmuff wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Earmuff wrasse edible?
The Earmuff wrasse is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Halichoeres
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