Northern tubelip (Labropsis manabei)

Scientific name: Labropsis manabei Schmidt, 1931

The Northern tubelip (Labropsis manabei) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Scott Reef. Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Northern tubelip care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 25. Body of male orangish in life; large females similar in body color with males except for the absence of the large orange area beneath and around the pectoral fin base and the black spot on the dorsal fin. Inconspicuous stripes on head of females; juveniles and small females with 3 broad black stripes on head and body, separated by narrow pale blue stripes. Posterior caudal peduncle and fin principally dark brown or black. Juveniles nearly identical to juveniles of Diproctacanthus but have a longer dorsal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Labropsis manabei
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Common length: 7.0
Depth range: 5–30 m (16–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m, usually 5 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Scott Reef. Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.
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.)