The Ornate Wrasse (Halichoeres ornatissimus) is a non-aggressive species that is compatible with other fishes and is safe with corals, but may be a threat to fan worms, small hermit crabs, snails, and ornamental shrimps.
The Ornate Wrasse is locally common on reefs, especially neon green juveniles during summer months. The intensity of the neon green coloring decreases with age. It has two dark round spots on soft dorsal fin when young. This Wrasse attains 6 inches in length and is found in the waters of Hawaii and Central & Western Pacific.
