Richmond's Wrasse (Halichoeres richmondi)

Richmond's Wrasse, a reference photo — Photo: Rickard Zerpe · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Halichoeres richmondi, commonly called the Richmond's wrasse or chain-lined wrasse, is a fish species in the wrasse family native from the central Indo-Pacific.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Richmond's Wrasse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Halichoeres leucurus
Halichoeres melanurus
Halichoeres chrysotaenia
Halichoeres annularis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Halichoeres
Species: Halichoeres richmondi

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