Melanurus Wrasse
Melanurus Wrasse Common Names Hoeven’s Wrasse, Melanurus wrasse, or Tail-spot Wrasse Scientific Name Halichoeres melanurus Family Wrasse Diet Carnivore Lifespan About 5 years Natural Habitat/Origin This species of fish is typically found all over but specifically in the Great Barrier Reef . International Distribution The distribution of the Melanurus Wrasse ranges in areas such as the western pacific from Japan to Samoa and Tonga and south to the Great Barrier Reef. Appearance This species of fish has an elongated torpedo-shaped body with red lines originating a t its mouth and extending to the base of its tail. As an adult, the colors are more vibrant but as a juvenile, the colors are a pale blue with feint red stri...