Oxycheilinus orientalis (Günther, 1862)
Oriental wrasse, 20cm

This may be Oxycheilinus orientalis, although it is not clear from my references if they are a very close match. We see these on the seaward reef slope, often hanging around gorgonians and black coral.

Created 16 November 2017
Updated 5 March 2023

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