Lined wrasse (Anampses lineatus)

Scientific name: Anampses lineatus Randall, 1972

The Lined wrasse (Anampses lineatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa and east to Bali, Indonesia.

Lined wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Body orange-brown, with pale longitudinal blue-green lines following scale rows; head with irregular light blue-green lines; opercular flap with a black spot; caudal fin white with a broad black bar on posterior part of fin. Red Sea form is slightly different. Females are distinguished by the white versus yellow band on the base of the tail and males by the lined versus spotted pattern on the body.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Anampses lineatus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 10–42 m (33–138 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 42 m, usually 20 - 42 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa and east to Bali, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)