Black Wrasse

Scientific Name: Halichoeres melanochir
Family: Wrasses - Labridae
Maximum Size: 10cm
Identification: IP - Purple with black spots and black scale margins on side; prominent black spot covering pectoral fin base. TP - Similar, but with yellow tail fin.
Favourite: Solitary or in pairs or small groups.
Hide-out: Sand and rubble fringe of coral reefs in 5-25m.
Location: Asian Pacific - Indonesia and Philippines. Taiwan to W. Australia.