Labridae

Rainbow wrasse

Halichoeres iridis

Eleven Point Five Centimeters Wrasse of the Indian Ocean

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Africa
• Fusiform
• Small
• Tropical fish

Halichoeres iridis is a species of wrasse native to the western Indian Ocean along the African coast and nearby islands. It can be found in areas of rubble and sand around reefs at depths from 6 to 43 m (20 to 141 ft). This species can reach 11.5 cm (4.5 in) in total length.