Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Halichoeres Higher classification Halichoeres | Phylum Chordata Family Labridae Scientific name Halichoeres trispilus Rank Species | |
Similar Halichoeres, Wrasse, Halichoeres marginatus, Nebulous wrasse, Halichoeres tinsis | ||
The triplespot wrasse, Halichoeres trispilus, is a species of wrasse native to the western Indian Ocean from South African to the Maldives and Mauritius. This species prefers areas of sandy substrates around reefs and can be found at depths from 15 to 56 m (49 to 184 ft). It can reach 9.5 cm (3.7 in) in total length.
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