Bird Wrasse

Also called: Clubnosed Wrasse

Scientific name: Haliochoeres hortulanus

The bird wrasse - named for its bird-like nose - is found in shallow reefs throughout Southeast Asia. The male is colored dark blue-black, while the females are generally much lighter in color.

Please note: Identification of fish, corals, etc. is a tricky business. It's entirely possible that I've incorrectly identified a photo I've taken. If you spot an error, please contact me so I can correct it and improve this resource.