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Stethojulis albovittata (Bonnaterre, 1788) Bluelined wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Julidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to Natal, South Africa and east to Maldives and Chagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Males lack the red axil spot and females usually feature two white lines (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits reef flats and clear lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Found singly or in small groups consisting of one male and a few females (Ref. 9710). Feeds on small invertebrates, especially crustaceans and mollusks. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||