Sixbar Wrasse
Thalassoma hardwicke
Also known as: Hardwick Wrasse, Hardwicki Wrasse, Hardwick's Wrasse, Lunate-tailed Wrasse, Six-banded Wrasse, Six-barred Wrasse
- Hardwick Wrasse
- Hardwicki Wrasse
- Hardwick's Wrasse
- Lunate-tailed Wrasse
- Six-banded Wrasse
- Six-barred Wrasse
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Overview
Juveniles have a squared-off tail, which becomes concave in adults, and are found in association with certain corals.
How to identify
- Pattern
- stripes
- Behaviour
- approaches diversschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.
- Range · Indo-Pacific
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Juvenile photos 4
Discussion
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