Orangeline Wrasse (Halichoeres hartzfeldii) - juvenile.

Max length : 18.0 cm.
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Juveniles are off-white with a broad yellow-orange lateral band.

Inhabits seaward reefs, prefers open expanses of sand or mixed sand, rubble, and pavement usually below 11 m. Occurs in loose groups of one male and numerous smaller females and juveniles. Small groups of females and males moving over large areas by themselves, regularly checking females.

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