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Diagnostic Description

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Almost white with some black spots or lines on the head (Ref. 48636).
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Pascualita Sa-a
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Life Cycle

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Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Analspines: 15; Analsoft rays: 12
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Biology

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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).
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Triplespot wrasse

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The triplespot wrasse (Halichoeres trispilus), also known as the white wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the western Indian Ocean from South Africa to the Maldives and Mauritius. This species prefers areas of sandy substrates around reefs and can be found at depths from 15 to 56 m (49 to 184 ft). It can reach 9.5 cm (3.7 in) in total length.[2]

References

  1. ^ Choat, J.H. (2010). "Halichoeres trispilus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187750A8620736. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187750A8620736.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Halichoeres trispilus" in FishBase. August 2013 version.
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Triplespot wrasse: Brief Summary

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The triplespot wrasse (Halichoeres trispilus), also known as the white wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the western Indian Ocean from South Africa to the Maldives and Mauritius. This species prefers areas of sandy substrates around reefs and can be found at depths from 15 to 56 m (49 to 184 ft). It can reach 9.5 cm (3.7 in) in total length.

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