Yellowhead Wrasse

Halichoeres garnoti

Maximum Size:

7 in (19 cm)

Longevity:

Unknown, possibly between 3 and 5 years.

Typical depth:

3–100 ft (1–30 m)

Behavior:

Yellowhead wrasses are mainly found near coral reefs and rocky ledges. Adults feed on invertebrates while juveniles sometimes clean parasites off larger fish. Juveniles may act as cleaner fish. Mature males are territorial during the breeding season.

Predators:

Mackerel, groupers and snapper.

Did you know?

Yellowhead wrasses are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they start life as females but become males at around 3in (7cm) in size.