The slippery dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) is a species of wrasse native to shallow, tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.

The slippery dick fish, scientifically known as Halichoeres bivittatus, is a species of wrasse in the Labridae family. If you’re wondering how this fish got its name, well, its unique name is from the slippery mucus it secretes to fend off predators.

The Slippery Dick, Halichoeres bivittatus, is a member of the Wrasse or Labridae Family, and is known in Mexico as doncella rayada. It is the most common wrasse of the Caribbean and received its colorful name many years ago from its body size, shape, and texture.

It is a poor fish called slippery dick: The slippery dick, Halichoeres bivittatus, is a species of wrasse native to shallow, tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.