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The species was nicknamed the "Mardi Gras wrasse" by sanctuary staff due to the bright purple, yellow and green coloration of the terminal male phase. As is typical of wrasses, the juvenile and non-terminal phases of this species are a completely different color. Halichoeres burekae, the Mardi Gras wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the Gulf of Mexico.The species was first described from the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, [1] in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, but has since been recorded in other areas of the southern Gulf of Mexico. [2] The Burek’s have received numerous awards; one being having a newly discovered fish named after them – the Mardi Gras Wrasse, Latin name Halichoeres burekae. In the 2007 (4) Copeia scientific journal, pages 798-807 is a paper by Douglas C. Weaver and Luiz A. Rocha describing this new member of the Wrasse family. The fish is known as the "Mardi gras wrasse" due to the bright carnival-like coloration of purple, yellow and green of the adult male. “The fact that a new species of colorful fish has only recently been discovered emphasizes the importance of special habitats like the Flower Garden Banks in protecting biodiversity of the marine environment This species was nicknamed the "Mardi Gras wrasse" by sanctuary staff due to the bright purple, yellow and green coloration of the terminal male phase. As is typical of wrasses, the juvenile and non-terminal phases of this species are a completely different color. In this case, they are red with a white stripe running from nose to tail. top of page This species was nicknamed the "Mardi Gras wrasse" by sanctuary staff due to the bright purple, yellow and green coloration of the terminal male phase. The fish was originally discovered at the East Flower Garden Bank by members of a REEF survey team in 1997, and has been periodically observed (primarily at Stetson Bank) since that time. The Mardi Gras Wrasse (Halichoeres burekae) is a vibrant and captivating fish that brings color and life to the reefs they inhabit. Known for their dazzling. Body elongate, relatively slender; snout short (7.2-8.6% of SL); mouth protrusible, opens at front, thick lips; rear of top jawbone not visible on cheek; toothed grinding plates in throat; enlarged canine teeth at front of both jaws, 1 pair on upper jaw, 2 pairs on lower jaws, a pair of canines at rear of top jaws; 18 (17-20) gill rakers; gill membranes fused under throat; dorsal fin VIII-IX Mardi Gras wrasse Upload your photos and videos Google image. No image available for this species; drawing shows typical species in Labridae. Halichoeres burekae, the Mardi Gras wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the Gulf of Mexico. The species was first described from the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, but has since been recorded in other areas of the southern Gulf of Mexico. Because it is a small species that feeds on plankton in the water column, it is likely a preferred The Mardi Gras wrasse, Halichoeres burekae, is a planktivorous fish considered to be endemic to the Gulf of Mexico and recently described. It was previously known only from the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary (USA) and Veracruz, (Mexico). Halichoeres burekae (Mardi Gras Wrasse) is a species of ray-finned fishes in the family Labridae. They are listed as endangered by IUCN. Individuals can grow to 7.74 cm. They have sexual reproduction. They rely on pectoral fin oscillation to move around. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Bibliography Aguilar-Perera, A. and Tuz-Sulub, A. 2009. Occurrence of the Mardi Gras wrasse, Halichoeres burekae (Teleostei: Labridae) in the Alacranes, Reef, off northern Yucatan Peninsula. The imagery on this page is supporting material for a paper entitled A New Species of Halichoeres (Teleostei: Labridae) from the Western Gulf of Mexico, by D.C. Weaver and L.A. Rocha (2007, Copeia 2007:798-807). Teleostei (teleosts) > Eupercaria/misc (Various families in series Eupercaria) > Labridae (Wrasses) > Corinae Etymology: Halichoeres: Greek, als, alis = salt + Greek, choiros = pig (Ref. 45335); burekae: Named for Joyce Burek, who first photographed the terminal phase male of this species. Teleostei > Eupercaria/misc (Various families in series Eupercaria) 鱸形目 (Various families in series Eupercaria) > Labridae (Wrasses) 隆頭魚科 (Wrasses) > Corinae Etymology: Halichoeres: Greek, als, alis = salt + Greek, choiros = pig (Ref. 45335); burekae: Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Halichoeres burekae, the Mardi Gras wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the Gulf of Mexico.The species was first described from the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, but has since been recorded in other areas of the southern Gulf of Mexico. The Mardi Gras wrasse, Halichoeres burekae, is a planktivorous fish considered to be endemic to the Gulf of Mexico and recently described. It was previously known only from the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary (USA) and Veracruz, (Mexico).
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