Common name: Wrasse

The genus Halichoeres represents a group of colorful and active wrasses commonly found in reef aquariums. These fish are known for their vibrant patterns and are beneficial for controlling pests like bristle worms. They exhibit interesting behaviors such as sand burying for sleeping or protection. Halichoeres species are generally hardy and can adapt well to aquarium life, but they require ample swimming space and a varied diet. They are also known for their gender-bending abilities, with some species capable of changing sex as part of their natural lifecycle.

1. 
   Common name: Argus wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres argus
2. Common name: greenband wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres bathyphilus
3. 
   Common name: banded rainbowfish

   Scientific name: Halichoeres binotopsis
4. 
   Common name: Redlined wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres biocellatus
5. Common name: Greenhead wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres chlorocephalus
6. 
   Common name: Pastel-green wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres chloropterus
7. 
   Common name: Canary wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres chrysus
8. 
   Common name: Adorned wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres cosmetus
9. Common name: yellowcheek wrasse

   Scientific name: Halichoeres cyanocephalus
10. Common name: yellowcheek wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres dimidiatus
11. Common name: Chameleon wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres dispilus
12. 
    Common name: yellowhead wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres garnoti
13. 
    Common name: Hartzfeld's wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres hartzfeldii
14. 
    Common name: Checkerboard wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres hortulanus
15. 
    Common name: rainbow wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres iridis
16. Common name: Pink-snout wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres kallochroma
17. 
    Common name: Whitebelly wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres leucoxanthus
18. Common name: Silty wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres leucurus
19. 
    Common name: Slippery okra

    Scientific name: Halichoeres maculipinna
20. Common name: Pink-belly wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres margaritaceus
21. 
    Common name: Wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres marginatus
22. 
    Common name: Black wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres melanochir
23. 
    Common name: orangetipped rainbowfish

    Scientific name: Halichoeres melanurus
24. Common name: Cheekspot wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres melasmapomus
25. Common name: Circle-cheek wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres miniatus
26. 
    Common name: Nebulous wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres nebulosus
27. 
    Common name: spinster wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres nicholsi
28. Common name: Dussumier's wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres nigrescens
29. 
    Common name: Ornamented wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres ornatissimus
30. Common name: Pale wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres pallidus
31. 
    Common name: rainbow wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres pictus
32. 
    Common name: Axil spot wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres podostigma
33. Common name: Black-ear wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres poeyi
34. 
    Common name: Twotone wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres prosopeion
35. 
    Common name: Puddingwife wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres radiatus
36. 
    Common name: Zigzag wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres scapularis
37. 
    Common name: rock wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres semicinctus
38. 
    Common name: Green wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres solorensis
39. 
    Common name: Timor wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres timorensis
40. 
    Common name: Threespot wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres trimaculatus
41. Common name: Indian Ocean pinstriped wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres vrolikii
42. 
    Common name: Goldstripe wrasse

    Scientific name: Halichoeres zeylonicus