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Clown Wrasse

Aspect: Generally green body with pink reflections, but head in yellow base tones with marked pink/salmon cross lines above mouth, longitudinal below mouth.
Population: A rare encounter around Ilets Pigeon.
Notable feature: Pink/salmon dorsal fin.
Environment: Around rocks and coral boulers
Behaviour: In constant movement, difficult to approach.
  • French designation: Girelle Clown
  • Latin designation: Halichoeres maculipinna
  • Creole designation: -
  • Latin family: Labridae
  • Size (cm): 8-12
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