Zigzag Wrasse (Halichoeres scapularis) - juvenile

Serena Pata, Lembeh.

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Christine Young

Lion

So cool! The endless diversity of ocean life is astounding. I think that a great deterrent to plastic pollution would be to expose people to the beauty and diversity of sea life. Not just to show pictures of fish tangled in plastic. But, maybe that's overly idealistic and simple. Shock value is probably more effective for many. Posted 6 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  I wish this would help! The problem is also that in these lands people lack the proper resources and mindset to prevent this massive plastic disposal. It is a very difficult problem to solve. It is already a great step that in other lands the problem is being deserved attention and that some baby steps are being made towards a better future without plastics but I do not see this being changed worldwide in a short term, unfortunately :-( Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Sad, but so true. Posted 6 years ago

The Zigzag wrasse

Max length adult: 20 cm. Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. The initial phase is olivaceous to brownish yellow dorsally, white ventrally, with a black zigzag stripe running from eye to upper caudal peduncle (continuing anteriorly as a yellow stripe from the eye to the snout). This primary phase is similar to H. trimaculatus except for the black zigzag stripe along its back. The terminal phase is green, the zigzag stripe lavender-pink with.. more

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes

Species identified by Patomarazul