Blackear Wrasse

Halichoeres poeyi

The Black Ear Wrasse has a dark spot right  behind their eyes and a neon green stripe just behind the dot,  The Blackear Wrasse is more commonly found near turtle grass areas, (where their greenish yellow coloring helps them hide in the grass) and the nearby rubble strewn areas.  They are appreciably wary.

Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Blackear Wrasse - Halichoeres poeyi
Juvenile

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