Dwarf Wrasse

Color primarily grass green; usually some scattered small white or pale blue spots on head and body; small reddish brown spot near upper edge of caudal fin and another near lower edge (Ref. 13442).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9

Inhabits shallow beds of turtle grass (Thalassia). Common but seldom noticed (Ref. 9710).

aquarium: commercial