Checkerboard Wrasse
Scientific Name: Halichoeres hortulanus
Species: Wrasses (Labridae)
Other names: Sand-reef Wrasses, Hortulanus Wrasse, Four-Spot Wrasse, Marble Wrasse, Wall Wrasse.
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2005
Photographed at: Wakatobi Dive Resort - Indonesia
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @KitBrennan in July 2009
Photographed at: Pixie Gardens - Coral Sea - Australia
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: North Horn - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Checkerboard WrasseUploaded by: @bottleofscotch in September 2009
Photographed at: Marsa Alam - Egypt
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Description
Also known as Sand-reef Wrasses, Hortulanus Wrasse, Four-Spot Wrasse, Marble Wrasse and Wall Wrasse.
Found singly or in small loose groups, in shallow lagoons, seaward reefs and reef slopes.
They feed on hard shell invertebrates.
Length - 27cm
Depth - 1-25m
Widespread Indo-pacific
Most reef fish seen by divers during the day are grazers, that cruise around just above the surface of the coral or snoop into crevices looking for algae, worms and small crustaceans.
Wrasses have small protruding teeth and graze the bottom taking in a variety of snails, worms, crabs, shrimps and eggs. Any hard coats or thick shells are then ground down by their pharyngeal jaws and the delicacies inside digested.
From juvenile to adult wrasses dramatically alter their colour and body shapes.
Wrasses are always on the go during the day, but are the first to go to bed and the last to rise.
Small wrasses dive below the sand to sleep and larger wrasses wedge themselves in crevasses.
Spotted
The Checkerboard Wrasse is found in or near the Indo-pacific region(s) and has been photographed 15 times by users @fishx6 @KitBrennan @bottleofscotch
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Checkerboard Wrasse. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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