Checkerboard Wrasse - Halichoeres HortulanusHalichoeres hortulanus Care: Beginner Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean Checkerboard Wrasse Widespread Indo West Pacific. Slight geographical variations between Indian and Pacific Oceans, and Red Sea. Various reef habitats, from coastal shallow reef crests and slopes to moderate depths along drop offs. Adults with one or two yellow saddles over the back and sometimes with a small black spot on upper peduncle. Small