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Bluehead wrasse — printable fact sheet
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Bluehead wrasse
Thalassoma bifasciatum
The Bluehead wrasse is a small, vibrantly colored reef fish found in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. Adult males are easily recognized by their bright blue heads and greenish bodies, while juveniles and females display a yellow and white coloration. This speci…
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- Juvenile bluehead wrasses can mimic the coloration of other cleaner fish to gain access to clients on the reef.
- Bluehead wrasses can change sex from female to male if the dominant male is removed from a group. They are known for their cleaning behavior, picking parasites from larger fish. Their vibrant colors make them popular in marine aquariums.
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