Bluelined Wrasse
Stethojulis albovittata
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 2 to 15 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Reef flats and clear lagoon reefs suit this wrasse, which moves alone or in small parties of one male and a few females. It picks small invertebrates from the bottom, favouring crustaceans and mollusks, and reaches about fourteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Stethojulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219058.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluelined Wrasse live?
- The Bluelined Wrasse (Stethojulis albovittata) is typically found at 2 to 15 m.
- Is the Bluelined Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Bluelined Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluelined Wrasse get?
- The Bluelined Wrasse grows to about 14 cm.