Cheilinus lunulatus (Broomtail wrasse)
Green color with small red/orange dots on the forebody, the rear body and tail are dark blue to blue/green with a frayed tail. It lives solitary.
Least concern on the IUCN Red list.
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to and including the Gulf of Oman. Adults inhabit coral reefs and adjacent rubble, sand and seagrass habitats (typically along the edges of coral rich fringing reef slopes. They can be found in a depth range of 2-30 meters.
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.
Up to 50cm.
Feed mainly on hard-shelled invertebrates, especially mollusks. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.
This fish is shy and is not easily approached. During high tide in the afternoon, males turn territorial, defending their harem of several females. They spawn during this time as well.
