The Five-spotted Wrasse is a vibrant fish with five distinct spots along its body and a characteristic elongated shape. A memorable fact is that males exhibit bright colors during the breeding season.
Habitat
Seagrass beds and rocky reefs
Diet
Small invertebrates and algae
How common
Common
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