The Three-lined rainbow wrasse (Stethojulis trilineata) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The three-lined rainbow wrasse is a small wrasse (Labridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 17 cm; females and juveniles are greenish with fine dotted lines, while dominant males develop bright blue and orange longitudinal lines. As a reef-dweller it swims actively by day over shallow reef and seagrass bottoms and picks small invertebrates; at night it buries itself in the sand. It changes sex from female to male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Three-lined rainbow wrasse?
The Three-lined rainbow wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body.
Where does the Three-lined rainbow wrasse live?
The Three-lined rainbow wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Three-lined rainbow wrasse get?
The Three-lined rainbow wrasse grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Three-lined rainbow wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Three-lined rainbow wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Three-lined rainbow wrasse edible?
The Three-lined rainbow wrasse is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Stethojulis
More from the family Labridae
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