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Halichoeres

Halichoeres

9.9
A group of about 80 small colourful sea fish that live in warm waters near coral reefs
  • noun
  • /ˌhæləˈkɔːrɪz/
  • Specialized
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  • The coral reefs are home to several species of Halichoeres.

Examples

  • Did you know that Halichoeres fish can change their sex?

  • Scientists discovered a new member of the Halichoeres genus in Indonesian waters.

  • Juveniles of Halichoeres often display striking color patterns that change as they mature.

  • The Halichoeres genus includes colorful reef fish.

  • Juveniles of Halichoeres often display striking color patterns that change as they mature.

  • Scientists discovered a new member of the Halichoeres genus in Indonesian waters.

  • The coral reefs are home to several species of Halichoeres.

Compounds

Halichoeres bivittatus
  • Offensive
9.9

A small fish with two stripes that lives on coral reefs in the tropical Atlantic

Halichoeres radiatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bluish and bronze sea fish found from the Florida Keys to Brazil

Surface Forms

Halichoeres singular
Halichoeres plural

Etymology

Halichoeres can be remembered by its Greek parts hali- 'sea' and -choeres, which together give the picture of a 'sea pig'. A helpful image is a small, pig-faced fish on a coral reef, and that's why Halichoeres is the name for a group of sea fishes in the wrasse family.