Common name of Halichoeres burekae
 
Common name Mardi Gras wrasse
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Mexico
Locality
Ref. Weaver, D.C. and L.A. Rocha, 2007
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Common name refers to the vivid purple, yellow, and green colors of the Mardi Gras tradition as displayed by terminal males of this species.
 
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