Surge Wrasse (Thalassoma purpureum) キヌベラ (size 45cm) Hou
The Surge Wrasse is found in the surge zone of the reef. It has similar wrasses that live in the surge zone with it. Christmas Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse and Cupid Wrasse look much like it. Amami 2024
The Surge Wrasse is called “Hou” in Hawaiian. This is a male Surge Wrasse in Hawaii. Kauai 2014
A female Surge Wrasse in Hawaii. Kauai 2013