Christmas Wrasse (Thalassoma trilobatum) リュウグウベラ (size 30cm)
The males have a plainer head and brighter color on the body. Amami 2023
Same picture of the Christmas Wrasse. The smaller one in front is a female. The females are smaller and have spots on the head and back. Amami 2023
A male Christmas Wrasse. Christmas Wrasse are called ‘Awela in Hawaiian. Kauai 2013
A female Christmas Wrasse. Kauai 2014