Bodianus eclancheri explained

Bodianus eclancheri, commonly known as the harlequin wrasse, is a species of wrasse. It is found in the south-eastern Pacific Ocean.^[1]

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of Charles René Augustin L’Eclancher (also spelled Léclancher, 1804–1857), the naval surgeon aboard La Vénus, from which the type specimen was collected.^[2]

Description

This species reaches a length of 61cm (24inches).

Notes and References

1. Merlen, G., 1988. A field guide to the fishes of Galapagos. Wilmot Books, London, England 60 p.
2. Web site: Order LABRIFORMES: Family LABRIDAE (a-h) . 25 February 2023 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.