Husbandry
This tropical species inhabits sand and rubble substrates in shallow coral reef areas, where it feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
Synonyms:
Coris variegatus (Rüppell, 1835)
Halichoeres variegatus Rüppell, 1835
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopteri (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labroidei (Suborder) > Labridae (Family) > Coris (Genus) > Coris variegata (Species)