Halichoeres nebulosus Valenciennes 1839      clouded wrasse, clouded rainbow wrasse

Halichoeres nebulosus, clouded wrasse, clouded rainbow wrasse

The clouded wrasse, Halichoeres nebulosus, exhibits similar colouration throughout its various growth phases. The Clouded Wrasse in the picture below is being eaten by Dog Whelks.

Halichoeres nebulosus, clouded wrasse, being eaten by dog whelks

Distribution widespread tropical Indo-Pacific
Max size 12cms
Family Labridae - wrasses