Canarytop Wrasse, Halichoeres leucoxanthus Randall & Smith 1982

Other Names: Banana Four Spot, Lemon Meringue Wrasse, Whitebelly Wrasse, Yellow Wrasse

Summary:

A distinctive wrasse with a bright yellow upper half and white underside. Dives into the sand to sleep at night.

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Dianne J. Bray, Halichoeres leucoxanthus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 03 Oct 2023, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/5024

Canarytop Wrasse, Halichoeres leucoxanthus Randall & Smith 1982

More Info

Distribution	Occurs at the Australian territory of Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Found elsewhere in the Indian Ocean including the Maldives, Thailand, peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Inhabits sandy and rubble areas along the reef edge - often seen in small groups.
Species Citation	Halichoeres leucoxanthus Randall & Smith, 1982, Ichthyol. Bull. J. L. B. Smith Inst. Ichthyol. 45: (3) 20, Pl. 8 (figs. C-D). Type locality: Eastern end of Java, Indonesia.
Author	Dianne J. Bray

Canarytop Wrasse, Halichoeres leucoxanthus Randall & Smith 1982

References

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