About Macropharyngodon geoffroy (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Nomenclature and Endemicity
Macropharyngodon geoffroy, commonly called Geoffroy's wrasse, is a member of the wrasse family that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
Human Use and Size
This species occasionally enters the aquarium trade, and reaches a maximum length of 13 cm (5.1 in).
Habitat
It is a benthopelagic species that inhabits seaward reefs with areas of mixed sand, rubble, and coral.
Diet
It feeds mostly on molluscs, especially prosobranch gastropods, and foraminiferans.
Taxonomic Status
Macropharyngodon geoffroy is the type species of the genus Macropharyngodon.
