The Lineblotch wrasse (Halichoeres pardaleocephalus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The lineblotch wrasse is a small wrasse (Labridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a greenish body with reddish lines and blotches on the head and flank. As a reef-dweller it swims actively by day over shallow reef and rubble bottoms and picks small invertebrates; at night it buries itself in the sand. Like many wrasses it changes sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lineblotch wrasse?
The Lineblotch wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Lineblotch wrasse live?
The Lineblotch wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Lineblotch wrasse get?
The Lineblotch wrasse grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Lineblotch wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Lineblotch wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Halichoeres
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