Vermiculate Wrasse
Macropharyngodon bipartitus
The adult vermiculate wrasse inhabits clear coral reefs with nearby sandy bottoms in the Indo-Pacific. It spends the day picking small crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates from the substrate. Its intricate vermiculated markings provide camouflage, while burial in sand offers a nighttime refuge and a rapid escape from danger.
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- Vermiculate Wrasse