Yellowback tubelip (Labropsis xanthonota)

Scientific name: Labropsis xanthonota Randall, 1981

The Yellowback tubelip (Labropsis xanthonota) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, East Africa to Samoa, north to Izu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef.

Yellowback 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. Scales on lateral line: 46-49 (+2 past hypural). Juveniles are black with several white pinstripes; females become lighter dorsally, and males develop golden centered scales, blue lines on the face, and a wedge-shaped white area in the center of the tail.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Labropsis xanthonota
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 7–55 m (23–180 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 55 m, usually 7 - 55 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Samoa, north to Izu Islands, south to the 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.)