Red-lined wrasse (Halichoeres biocellatus)

Scientific name: Halichoeres biocellatus Schultz, 1960

The Red-lined wrasse (Halichoeres biocellatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Philippines to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Red-lined wrasse 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: 11 - 12. Juveniles and sub adults have a pair of ocelli on the dorsal fin which disappears with growth.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Halichoeres biocellatus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 7–35 m (23–115 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 35 m, usually 7 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef.
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.)