Yellowhead Wrasse

 

This is a Yellowhead Wrasse about 5 inches. Photo by Rod 08 Mar 04 in about 20 feet water.
Location was The Benwood Wreck; Key Largo.

Halichoeres garnoti

Features: Intermediate: Two wavy lines radiate from rear upper eye;Yellow head and forebody; Dark midbody bar; Picture above appears to be young transitional phase

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plate 292 (yelhd292.jpg)
Size: 5-6 inches; max 8 inches;
Audubon Field Guide; page 566; plate 292;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed.; page 218-219; plate 218-219;
Exotic TFH; f-388.10; 388.11;
Baha 458;

This is a JuvenileYellowhead Wrasse about 3 inches. Photo by Rod 11 Feb 2006 in about 20 feet water.
Location was The City of Washington Wreck; Key Largo. (full size)

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