Sixline wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia)

Scientific name: Pseudocheilinus hexataenia Bleeker, 1857

The Sixline wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F).

Sixline wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Identified by the brightly color lined pattern and the small ocellus on the caudal fin base.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 2–35 m (7–115 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 35 m, usually 4 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa and east to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Lord Howe and the Austral islands. Distribution includes St. Brandon's Shoals and Gulf of Tadjoura.
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.)