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  1. The slippery dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) is a species of wrasse native to shallow, tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    APPLIED ECOLOGY. Halichoeres bivittatus is listed by IUCN as of least concern since there are no major known threats to the species. It is present in a number of marine protected areas but its population status still needs to be determined. Although they are scarce in Brazil, they are widespread in other parts of the Caribbean.
    H. bivittatus may avoid predation by hiding in reef crevices. A form of communication could be the host fish being receptive to the cleaning activity of the wrasse. They may also hunt in small groups during the day. APPLIED ECOLOGY. Halichoeres bivittatus is listed by IUCN as of least concern since there are no major known threats to the species.
    Etymology: Halichoeres: Greek, als, alis = salt + Greek, choiros = pig (Ref. 45335). More on author: Bloch . Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m (Ref. 9710 ). Tropical; 37°N - 26°S, 100°W - 28°W Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Brazil (Ref. 7251 ). Dorsal spines (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12.
    H. bivittatus is said to be sexually dichromatic (partially) because the terminal males have a very different colour pattern compared to smaller individuals (Warner and Robertson, 1978). However, with colour there is no distinct cut off point between the terminal and intermediate phases.
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    Slippery dick - Wikipedia

    The slippery dick wrasse is a small fish that can reach a maximum length of 35 cm. It has a thin, elongate body with a terminal mouth, and its body coloration has three phases during its life: The terminal phase is when the fish becomes a male, so the body coloration turns to green with two longitudinal dark stripes. … See more

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

    The slippery dick wrasse is widespread throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. It can be found from See more

    This species is widespread and very common throughout much of its range in the Caribbean and Florida, although it is uncommon in … See more

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    This species feeds on benthic invertebrates, including crabs, small fishes, sea urchins and ophiuroids, polychaetes, and gastropods See more

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    WEBDec 19, 2022 · 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 …

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