REDBREAST WRASSE

Cheilinus fasciatus


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Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, usually in areas with mixed coral, sand, and rubble (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on benthic, hard-shelled invertebrates, including mollusks, crustaceans and sea urchins (Ref. 5374). Young common on silty reefs, usually along edges with algae-rubble and sand (Ref. 48636).