Author: (Valenciennes, 1839)
FBname: Pink-belly wrasse
Comments: Inhabits shallow reefs and rocky shores, usually in weedy areas exposed to surge (Ref. 9710, 48636).  Feeds on benthic crustaceans, mollusks, polychaetes, forams, fishes, and fish eggs (Ref. 1602).  One of several similar species that have near identical juvenile and female stages (Ref. 48636).