Three-Lined Rainbowfish
Stethojulis trilineata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 16.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This rainbowfish gathers in loose groups along the upper edges of drop offs and reef crests, in clear shallow water down to about 20 metres. Like other rainbow wrasses it sieves tiny animals from mouthfuls of sand and starts life as a female.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Stethojulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219057.
FAQ
- How deep does the Three-Lined Rainbowfish live?
- The Three-Lined Rainbowfish (Stethojulis trilineata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Three-Lined Rainbowfish dangerous to divers?
- The Three-Lined Rainbowfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Three-Lined Rainbowfish get?
- The Three-Lined Rainbowfish grows to about 16.5 cm.