The Checkerboard Wrasse displays a vibrant pattern of green and yellow squares, making it visually striking. A memorable fact is that it can change sex from female to male as it matures.
Habitat
Coral reefs and lagoons.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates and crustaceans.
How common
Uncommon
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