Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Yellowcheek Wrasse
Halichoeres cyanocephalus
Yellowcheek Wrasse
Category: Wrasses
Scientific Name: Halichoeres cyanocephalus
Size: 3 to 6 in. (7 to 15 cm)  
Depth: 20-100 ft. (6-30 m)
Distribution: South Florida, Caribbean, Brazil
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
 └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
  └Actinopteri (Superclass)
   └Teleostei (Class)
    └Eupercaria (Order)
     └Labridae (Family)
      └Halichoeres (Genus)
















































































































































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