Fish Pictures

Clown Wrasse
Halichoeres maculipinna (Muller & Troschel)
Supermale and probably female below;
Male about 6 inches; Female 4 inches (clownw43.jpg)
Photo by Rod 29 Mar 04 in about 30 feet water.
Location was North-North Dry Rocks, Key Largo

supermale, 5 1/2 inches; (clown293.jpg)

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Audubon Field Guide; page 566; plate 293;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 224-225; plate 224-225;
Size: 3-5 inches; max 6 1/2 inches
Depth: 10-40 feet