Halichoeres hartzfeldii (Bleeker, 1852)
Goldstripe wrasse, 18cm

These are common in some lagoon Halimeda patches, but the terminal males seen in the first two photos are not often seen. The females, moslty white with a longitudinal yellow band, are much more common.

This one is transitioning from female to male.

Females.

Created 26 May 2014

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