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Halichoeres zeylonicus
Also known as Sand-reef Wrasses and Sri Lanken Wrasse. They feed on hard shell invertebrates and zooplankton. Length - 15cm Depth - 10-40m Widespread Indo-West Pacific
As juveniles, they are found small, fast swimming groups, close to reefs on sand and rubble bottoms.
These juvenile wrasse were feeding on a dead flower urchin, together with a pearl-streaked monocle bream (see 3rd photo). This was at a depth of about 25 feet.
Spotted on Jan 7, 2012
Submitted on Feb 1, 2012
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