The Creole Wrasse (Clepticus parrae) is a visually striking fish found in the tropical waters of the Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea. Males can reach up to 30 cm (about 1 ft) in length, while females are slightly smaller. Juveniles are almost entirely violet-purple, but as they mature, they develop a yellow patch on the rear part of their body, creating a beautiful contrast. Behaviorally, Creole Wrasses are social creatures that live in groups, often seen aggregating on coral reef slopes down to depths of around 100 meters (330 feet). They are active during the day, feeding on plankton, including small jellyfish, pteropods, pelagic tunicates, and invertebrate larvae. At night, they retreat to rocky crevices in the reef to sleep. These fish are also known for their sequential hermaphroditism, where the largest female in a group can change sex to become the dominant breeding male if the current male dies. This fascinating behavior ensures the stability and continuity of their social structure.
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