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Updated 5/4/2026

Family Labridae

INDO-PACIFIC

Halichoeres marginatus



Palau


Juvenile, Gab Gab, Guam
  
   

DUSKY WRASSE

Inhabits coral reefs in sheltered waters.  Base of caudal fin green in males, juveniles brown with black ocelli on leading edge and middle of dorsal fin.  Attains 7 inches.  Red Sea to the Tuamotus, excluding Hawaii.