Three-line Wrasse (Juvenile)
Scientific Name: Stethojulis Strigiventer
Species: Wrasses (Labridae)
Other names: Sand-reef Wrasses, Silver-streaked Wrasse, Silver-streaked Rainbowfish, Silver-streak Wrasse, Silver-streak Rainbowfish, Stripe-belly Wrasse, Stripe-belly Rainbowfish, Striped-belly Wrasse, Striped-belly Rainbowfish, Three-ribbon Wrasse, Three-ribbon Rainbowfish.
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Three-line Wrasse (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Three-line Wrasse (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-line Wrasse (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2011
Photographed at: Pangimotu - Tonga
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Description
Also known as Sand-reef Wrasses, Silver-streaked Wrasse, Silver-streaked Rainbowfish, Silver-streak Wrasse, Silver-streak Rainbowfish, Stripe-belly Wrasse, Stripe-belly Rainbowfish, Striped-belly Wrasse, Striped-belly Rainbowfish, Three-ribbon Wrasse and Three-ribbon Rainbowfish.
Found sometimes in small groups in shallow reef flats and lagoons.
Juveniles in seagrass.
They feed on hard shell invertebrates.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 2-15m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Most reef fish seen by divers during the day are grazers, that cruise around just above the surface of the coral or snoop into crevices looking for algae, worms and small crustaceans.
Wrasses have small protruding teeth and graze the bottom taking in a variety of snails, worms, crabs, shrimps and eggs. Any hard coats or thick shells are then ground down by their pharyngeal jaws and the delicacies inside digested.
From juvenile to adult wrasses dramatically alter their colour and body shapes.
Wrasses are always on the go during the day, but are the first to go to bed and the last to rise.
Small wrasses dive below the sand to sleep and larger wrasses wedge themselves in crevasses.
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The Three-line Wrasse (Juvenile) is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by user @fishx6
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Three-line Wrasse (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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