Four-lined wrasse (Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia)

Scientific name: Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia Schultz, 1960

The Four-lined wrasse (Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Pacific Ocean, Japan to the Hawaiian and Tuamoto islands, south to the Austral Islands.

Four-lined wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.5
Depth range: 6–44 m (20–144 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 44 m, usually 6 - 44 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Japan to the Hawaiian and Tuamoto islands, south to the Austral Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)