Halichoeres leucoxanthus  (Whitebelly wrasse)
  
 
 
 
  

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Disciption:
The Whitebelly wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthus) easily identified by the mostly bright yellow body with white below. Found along the reef edge, in sand and rubble areas. Easy to keep but very agresiv against his own genius .
   
   
Origin:
Indian Ocean: including the Andaman Sea
    
   
Food:
Artemia, Mysis, Krill, Flakes and frozen food.
    
     
Large:
Up to 5" (10-11cm)
    
     
GU:
Genders well distinguishable, the females do not carry several Ocelli on the dorsal fin, the male do. The colouring is same otherwise, only the head drawing is a little more distinctive with males.
   
     
Temperature:
72-78°F (24-27° C )
   
     
 
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