Fourline wrasse (Larabicus quadrilineatus)

Scientific name: Larabicus quadrilineatus R?ppell, 1835

Fourline wrasse (Larabicus quadrilineatus)

The Fourline wrasse (Larabicus quadrilineatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Biology

Occurs in fringing reefs, among coral heads and in areas with dense coral growth. Adults feed on coral polyps while juveniles act as cleaners of other fishes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Larabicus quadrilineatus
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.5
Depth range
0–15 m (0–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 15 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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