Description

Dorsal spines (total): 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 15; Anal soft rays: 12. Almost white with some black spots or lines on the head (Ref. 48636).

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Eupercaria/misc

Family: Labridae

Genus: Halichoeres

Species: Halichoeres trispilus Randall & Smith, 1982

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

Found on sandy areas of deep lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710), usually along deep drop-offs with large caves, rich with invertebrate growth in depths over 20 m. Occurs in small groups of females, usually a male swimming nearby (Ref. 48636). May be found solitary (Ref. 90102).

Habitat

associated