Yellowband wrasse (Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus)

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus Randall, 1988

The Yellowband wrasse (Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, Pohnpei, Caroline Islands and Marshall Islands. Strays found at Johnston Atoll.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. The initial phase of this species is orange-red becoming nearly white ventrally.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 7–30 m (23–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Pohnpei, Caroline Islands and Marshall Islands. Strays found at Johnston Atoll.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Last updated 27 September 2026