Striated wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus)

Scientific name: Pseudocheilinus evanidus Jordan & Evermann, 1903

The Striated wrasse (Pseudocheilinus evanidus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea to South Africa and the Hawaiian and Tuamoto islands, north to the Izu Islands.

Striated wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Body red to orange-red with about 25 fine white longitudinal lines; pale blue to bluish white streak from the mouth's corner to almost upper corner of preopercle. Interrupted lateral line, anterior tubed scales 14-17 (modally 16). Scales on cheek, 2 horizontal rows (3 anteriorly).

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudocheilinus evanidus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Depth range: 6–61 m (20–200 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 61 m, usually ? - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa and the Hawaiian and Tuamoto islands, north to the Izu Islands.
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.)