Three-Ribbon Wrasse
Stethojulis strigiventer
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This wrasse lives over seagrass beds and the mixed sand, rubble, and algae of inner reef flats and shallow lagoons. It swims in small groups, ranging widely across the bottom, and reaches about fifteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Stethojulis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219061.
FAQ
- How deep does the Three-Ribbon Wrasse live?
- The Three-Ribbon Wrasse (Stethojulis strigiventer) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Three-Ribbon Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Three-Ribbon Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Three-Ribbon Wrasse get?
- The Three-Ribbon Wrasse grows to about 15 cm.