Bluehead

/ˈbluːhɛd/ noun

Definition

A fish with a blue-colored head, often referring to a wrasse species found in coral reef environments.

Etymology

Compound of 'blue' (the color of the fish's head) and 'head' (referring to the prominent feature used to identify the species).

Kelly Says

Male blueheads undergo dramatic color changes as they mature—they transform from drab females into brilliant blue-headed males, one of nature's most striking gender-linked transformations.

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