Pastel ringwrasse (Hologymnosus doliatus)

Scientific name: Hologymnosus doliatus Lacep?de, 1801

The Pastel ringwrasse (Hologymnosus doliatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, East Africa south to southern Natal, South Africa and east to Samoa and the Line Islands.

Pastel ringwrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Hologymnosus doliatus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 50.0
Common length: 38.0
Depth range: 4–35 m (13–115 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 35 m, usually 5 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa south to southern Natal, South Africa and east to Samoa and the Line Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)