Cheek-ring Wrasse, Halichoeres miniatus (Valenciennes 1839)
Other Names: Circle-cheek Wrasse, Spotted-finned Rainbow-fish
A terminal-phase (male) Cheek-ring Wrasse, Halichoeres miniatus. Source: Barry Hutchins / Western Australian Museum. License: All rights reserved
Summary:
Males have a ring pattern on the cheek, while females have pink bellies with fine white lines along the scales.
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Dianne J. Bray, Halichoeres miniatus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 21 Apr 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/236
Cheek-ring Wrasse, Halichoeres miniatus (Valenciennes 1839)
More Info
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Distribution |
Abundant and widespread on very shallow algal covered coastal reefs. |
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Author |
Dianne J. Bray |
Cheek-ring Wrasse, Halichoeres miniatus (Valenciennes 1839)
References
Choat, J.H. 2010. Halichoeres miniatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T187634A8586334. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187634A8586334.en . Downloaded on 09 November 2015.
Kuiter, R.H. 2002. Fairy and rainbow wrasses and their relatives – a comprehensive guide to selected labrids. TMC Publishing, Chorleywood, UK.
Kuiter, R.H. & Randall, J.E. 1981. Three look-alike Indo-Pacific labrid fishes, Halichoeres margaritaceus, H. nebulosus and H. miniatus. Revue française d'Aquariologie 8(1): 13-18.
