Halichoeres chierchiae Di Caporiacco, 1948

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Eupercaria/misc

Family: Labridae

Genus: Halichoeres

Species: Halichoeres chierchiae Di Caporiacco, 1948

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    Biology


    Commonly encountered in rocky reefs and sandy areas adjacent to reefs. Feeds on mollusks, crabs, brittle stars and sea urchins. Not utilized for human consumption.

    Habitat


    associated