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Checkerboard Wrasse

Halichoeres hortulanus

Sighting evidence at Memba Bay Reef, Memba Bay

Active reef fish that forage constantly across the coral plateau, flipping small rubble pieces to find invertebrates.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Checkerboard Wrasse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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