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Created 2/5/2026

Family Labridae

WEST PACIFIC

Halichoeres melasmapomus



Female, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

  
   

BLACKEAR WRASSE

Inhabits dropoffs deeper than 30 feet.  Large ocellus on upper operculum present in both sexes.  Attains 5.5 inches, 14cm.  Indonesia to Pitcairn, excluding Hawaii.