Socorro Wrasse

Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Fairly abundant over rock and coarse sand substrates. Forms schools of various sizes that move approximately 1 m above the bottom. Too small to be marketed commercially.

fisheries: of no interest

Halichoeres insularis, or the Socorro wrasse, is a species of saltwater wrasse found in the Eastern Central Pacific Ocean.

This species reaches a length of 7.0 cm (2.8 in).