Wrasses Collection (page 4)

Feathertail stingray (Pastinachus sephen) with cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidiatus). Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) with two juvenile blue-streak cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidiatus). Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Cleaner Wrasse VT 6539 Cleaning the Spotted Sweetlip, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Labroides dimidiatus / P
VT-6539 Cleaner Wrasse - Cleaning the Spotted Sweetlip (P. chaetodonoides) Great Barrier Reef, Australia Labroides dimidiatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Many-spotted Sweetlips - with Striped Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus)
VT-8988 Many-spotted Sweetlips - with Striped Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) turning around in front of Sweetlips to clean off parisites Indonesia Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides Valerie & Ron

Checkerboard Wrasse - male - Fiji
VT-8894 Checkerboard Wrasse - male Fiji Halichoeres hortulanus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tricolor Wrasse - Uncommon and hard to photograph - Papua New Guinea
VT-8854 Tricolor Wrasse - Uncommon and hard to photograph Papua New Guinea Halichoeres hortulanus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Maori Wrasse / Humpheaded Wrasse - female - All this family of fish are born female
VT-8840 Maori Wrasse / Humpheaded Wrasse - female Papua New Guinea Cheilinus undulatus All this family of fish are born female

Blackspot tuskfish / Green Wrasse - This wrasse is digging a hole searching for shrimps
VT-8733 Blackspot tuskfish / Green Wrasse - This wrasse is digging a hole searching for shrimps, crabs or other small creatures it can eat. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef

Sweetlip - with Cleaner Wrasse, Painted Sweetlips lined up to be cleaned by the little wrasse
VT-8757 Sweetlip - with Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), Painted Sweetlips lined up to be cleaned by the little wrasse

Triggerfish - & Cleaner Wrasse, this large Triggerfish sits quietly while the little Wrasse picks off parisites
VT-8755 Triggerfish - & Cleaner Wrasse, this large Triggerfish sits quietly while the little Wrasse picks off parisites. Papua New Guinea. Balistoides viridescens

Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills
VT-8756 Magpie Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills

Moray Eel and Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides sp) - Cleaner wrasse are the barbers of the reef
VT-8725 Moray Eel and Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides sp) Indonesia Gymnothorax flavimarginatus Cleaner wrasse are the barbers of the reef. Here we see a wrasse nipping parasites from a moray eel

Moray Eel & Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides Dimidiatus) - The little wrasse does a soft dance on the eel's head to signal
VT-8720 Moray Eel & Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides Dimidiatus) - The little wrasse does a soft dance on the eel's head to signal she is about to start cleaning him. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef

Venus Tusk Fish - A large Wrasse who feeds by digging holes in coral rubble. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef
VT-8469 Blackspot Tuskfish / Green Wrasse TUSKFISH Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef. Western Pacific Choerodon schoenleinii A large Wrasse who feeds by digging holes in coral rubble

Black Spot / Venus Tuskfish - The wrasse who Valerie helped find crabs by helping it to dig holes in the rubble
VT-8198 Blackspot Tuskfish / Green Wrasse - foraging. Unusual behavour, digging hole. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef Choerodon schoenleinii Valerie helped it to dig holes in the rubble to find

Black Spot Tuskfish - The wrasse who Valerie helped find crabs by helping it to dig holes in the rubble. Heron Island
VT-8197 Blackspot Tuskfish / Green Wrasse - foraging Heron Island. Great Barrier Reef Choerodon schoenleinii Valerie helped it to dig holes in the rubble to find crabs. Unusual behavour

Cleaner Wrasse - mating display
VT-8040 Cleaner WRASSE - mating display Labroides dimidiatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Platax Teira with Cleaner Wrasse - Indo pacific - Australia
VT-5413 Platax Teira with Cleaner Wrasse Indo pacific - Australia Labroides dimidiatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Napolean Humphead Wrasse / Maori Wrasse / Napolean Fish Male, Coral Sea, Pacific
VT-5163 Napolean Humphead Wrasse / Maori Wrasse / Napolean Fish Male, Coral Sea, Pacific. Cheilinus undulatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Birdmouth / Bird Wrasse Fish - Indian Ocean
PM-9828 Birdmouth / Bird Wrasse Fish Indian Ocean Gomphosus coeruleus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cuckoo Wrasse PM 7876 Male, UK Marine Labrus mixtus © Pat Morris ARDEA LONDON
PM-7876 Cuckoo Wrasse Male, UK Marine Labrus mixtus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Ballan Wrasse UK
PM-8307 BALLAN WRASSE FISH UK Labrus bergylta Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sea Peacock Wrass Mediterranean
PM-9628 WRASSE / Sea Peacock Mediterranean Thalasoma pavo Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bird Wrasse Fish Indian Ocean
PM-1942 Bird Wrasse Fish Indian Ocean Gouphosus sp. Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

California Sheephead Wrasse Male. Monterey Bay, California, USA
KEL-117 California Sheephead Wrasse Male. Monterey Bay, California, USA. Semicossyphus pulcher Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corkwing Wrasse
JLMO-1094 CORKWING WRASSE Crenilabrus melops John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Close-up of a Moon grouper (Variola louti) at a cleaning station, getting cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Anna C.J. Segeren / SpecialistStock

Dotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus, being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, Namu atoll
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Underwater scenes from the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus) at cleaning station with Cleaner Wrasse (Sp)
Alan James Photography / SplashdownDirect

Hump-headed Maori Wrasse Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia ZIE00244
AUS-1560 Hump-headed Maori Wrasse Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Cheilinusundulatus Alby Ziebell / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Hump-headed Maori Wrasse Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia SPE00488
AUS-1561 Hump-headed Maori Wrasse Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Cheilinusundulatus Mark Spencer / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

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"Discover the Colorful World of Wrasses: From Mating Colors to Cleaning Stations" Witness the mesmerizing dance of nature as a Hawksbill sea turtle gracefully glides over a vibrant coral reef, accompanied by an array of wrasses. A male Ballan wrasse proudly displays his bright mating colors, captivating both potential mates and curious onlookers. His vivid hues are a testament to the beauty found beneath the waves. At a cleaning station run by juvenile fish, a Giant hogfish yawns lazily while being attended to by diligent cleaner wrasses. These tiny helpers meticulously remove parasites from their larger companions, forming an unlikely alliance in the depths. In breathtaking breeding coloration, an Asian sheepshead wrasse commands attention with its striking appearance. Its mature form is adorned with intricate patterns that serve as signals during courtship rituals. The majestic Napoleon wrasse takes center stage on a coral reef within Ras Mohammed National Park in Sinai. This magnificent creature showcases its grandeur against the backdrop of vibrant marine life. Fearlessly navigating through sharp teeth, Bluestreak cleaner wrasses fearlessly clean even among predators' jaws. Their bravery and skill ensure their survival in this delicate ecosystem. Even formidable creatures like Pelagic thresher sharks seek solace in the gentle touch of bluestreak cleaner wrasses. Witness this symbiotic relationship where trust transcends species boundaries for mutual benefit. With unwavering determination, a Bluestreak cleaner wrasse boldly ventures into the mouth of another fish seeking nourishment or shelter—a testament to their fearless nature and adaptability. Observe how trumpetfish cleverly utilize Spanish Hogfish as camouflage amidst coral reefs—an example of nature's ingenuity at play as different species find unique ways to survive together. In moments of relaxation, large male Napoleon wrasses reveal their vulnerability through yawning—an endearing sight that reminds us that even mighty creatures need rest and rejuvenation too.