Alaya

The radiant wrasse, <em>Halichoeres radiatus</em>, is a saltwater member of the family Labridae — one of the most species-rich families of marine fishes. This species is commonly associated with coral reef environments, typically found at depths between 2 and 55 metres across its Indo-Pacific range. Adults can reach up to approximately 51 cm in total length. Like most wrasses, <em>Halichoeres radiatus</em> is a diurnal predator that forages actively on small invertebrates, molluscs, and crustaceans among reef structures and rubble zones. The species exhibits the sexual dichromatism characteristic of many labrid fishes, with males often displaying more vivid colouration than females. Juveniles may differ considerably in patterning from adults and can be encountered in shallower, more sheltered reef areas. Details of habitat and range for this species remain limited in the ichthyological literature beyond its general coral reef association. Conservation status is not formally evaluated by major international bodies.