Rockmover wrasses, also called dragon wrasses, have an oblong compressed body and a wedge-shaped head. |
Like most wrasses, they surround themselves with a mucus layer to cover their scent while they sleep, avoiding discovery by a nighttime predator. |
Damselfish make up almost half, with angelfish, surgeonfish, wrasses, gobies, and butterfly fish accounting for another 25 to 30 percent. |
Many male damselfish, wrasses, and angelfish, among others, maintain harems. |
When spawning, wrasses gather in loose aggregations where one dominant male oversees many females within a general territory. |
Cleaner wrasses set up cleaning stations near rocks or under ledges on the reef. |