Yellohead wrasse

Description:

Photo take a t -45 ft in a Caribbean reef. This is the most common wrasse in the Caribbean. Anterior part of the body and the head yellow. Halfway the body there is a black cross-band that curves backward at the dorsal fin and runs along its base to the tail. Rear body and tail dark blue to green. Two wavy lines radiate from the rear of the upper part of the eye. Size up to 19 cm.

Habitat:

Common in shallow water near coral growths, down to 80 m. Florida, Bahamas and Caribbean.