Saltwater fish, Wrasse. Constantly swimming on coral reef. Stays out of reach.

- Bluehead Thalassoma bifasciatum

Size: 12 to 18 cm, max 20 cm.
Colour: Termimal phase male adult has yellow head and green posterior, seperated by wide black bar. Juveniles are yellow, with long blue-whithe bar along the length of the fish.  Initial phase is dark brown from head to upper back, yelllow or purplish on cheek and along the side and fins. Two thin dark lines at the back of the eye.
Shape: Elongated body with slightly rounded caudal fin.

Inhabits coral reefs. Constantly swimming on coral reef in search of food.

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

[Marion Haarsma, feb.2016]

- DeLoach, N., & Humann, P. (2002). Reef Fish Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas - 3th Edition. New World Publications, Inc.

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