Yellowcheek Wrasse
Halichoeres cyanocephalus
A small, colorful wrasse species with distinctive yellow markings on the cheeks and a blue-green head. This tropical marine fish is commonly found around coral reefs and rocky areas.
Yellowcheek Wrasse at a glance
- Scientific name
- Halichoeres cyanocephalus
- Typical size
- 3-5 inches
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and sandy areas adjacent to reefs in tropical waters. Typically found at depths of 10-100 feet where they forage for small invertebrates and crustaceans. Not typically targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while reef fishing.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellowcheek wrasse through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksYellowcheek Wrasse questions people ask
Yellowcheek Wrasse is Halichoeres cyanocephalus.
A typical yellowcheek wrasse runs 3-5 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellowcheek wrasse you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and sandy areas adjacent to reefs in tropical waters. Typically found at depths of 10-100 feet where they forage for small invertebrates and crustaceans. Not typically targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while reef fishing. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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