Saltwater
Chameleon wrasse
Halichoeres dispilus
Labridae, Corinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 25 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 375 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and 2 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Solitary.Inhabits shallow waters, over rocky or coral reefs separated by sandy areas. Feeds on small invertebrates found in the sand. Large specimens in the Gulf of California are known to feed on small blennioid fishes. Buries itself in the sand when disturbed and at night to sleep. Marketed fresh in local markets.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Platyglossus dispilus
In other languages
- Kamæleongylte
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.