Juveniles of Anyperodon leucogrammicus mimic wrasses of the genus Halichoere, and adults of this species are able to quickly change their pigmentation pattern, making them a well-regarded food fish.
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size
Common to 35 cm; max. 52 cm
color
Brown or olive body with numerous small orange-red spots extending onto dorsal fin plus four white streaks along the body. Juveniles with orange-yellow and blue stripes, and a blue edged black spot (or double spot) at the base of caudal fin and in dorsl fin.
This species is found in areas with abundant coral growth and water depths ranging from 5 to 80 meters. It is usually solitary and tends to hide under corals and in crevices. Its diet consists of small fish and crustaceans.
distinctive characters
This fish has a dorsal fin with 11 spines and 14-16 rays, an anal fin with 3 spines and 8-9 rays, and a pectoral fin with 15-17 rays. Its body is slender and compressed, with a depth of 3.1-3.7 inches in standard length, and it has a pointed snout and a rounded caudal fin. Additionally, there are no teeth on the palatine bones on either side of the roof of its mouth.