Thalassoma bifasciatum

Behavior:

Bluehead wrasses can be found on reefs, near inshore bays and over seagrass beds, feeding on zooplankton, small benthic animals and even parasites on other fish. They start life as females but eventually become males gaining an unmistakable bright blue head in their terminal phase.

Predators:

Grouper, trumpetfish and soapfish.

Did you know?

Bluehead wrasses are one of the most abundant species of the West Indies, with densities of up to three to four individuals per square meter (per 11 square feet). Furthermore, tagging studies show that individuals do not leave their reef once they have settled.