Halichoeres chrysus Randall 1980

yellow wrasse

Halichoeres chrysus, yellow wrasse

All phases of the Yellow Wrasse, Halichoeres chrysus arebright yellow.

Juveniles (below) can be recognised by the white edged, black ocelli along the dorsal fin.

Males have pinkish banding on the face.

Halichoeres chrysus, yellow wrasse
Family =  Labridae - wrasses
Max size =  12cm
Distribution =  widespread west Pacific