Three-ribbon Wrasse (Stethojulis strigiventer)

Also known as Lined Rainbowfish, Rainbowfish, Sandreef Wrasse, Silverbelly Wrasse, Silverstreak Rainbowfish, Silverstreak Wrasse, Silver-streaked Rainbowfish, Silver-streaked Wrasse, Stripebelly Rainbowfish, Stripebelly Wrasse, Striped-belly Rainbowfish, Striped-belly Wrasse, Three-line Rainbowfish, Three-line Wrasse, Three-ribbon Rainbowfish

Description

Also known as Lined Rainbowfish, Rainbowfish, Sandreef Wrasse, Silverbelly Wrasse, Silverstreak Rainbowfish, Silverstreak Wrasse, Silver-streaked Rainbowfish, Silver-streaked Wrasse, Stripebelly Rainbowfish, Stripebelly Wrasse, Striped-belly Rainbowfish, Striped-belly Wrasse, Three-line Rainbowfish, Three-line Wrasse, Three-ribbon Rainbowfish.

Found in small schools over mixed algae, rubble, sand and seagrass beds of inner reef flats and shallow lagoons.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 2-15m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Most reef fish seen by divers during the day, are grazers, they cruise around, just above the surface of the coral, or snoop into crevices, foraging for food.
Wrasses have small protruding teeth, which they use to graze the bottom, taking in a variety of algae, crustaceans, such as crabs, eggs, shrimps, snails and worms. 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 crevices. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5641

Related creatures

Heads up! 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-ribbon Wrasse. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Three-ribbon Wrasse (Juvenile)

Three-ribbon Wrasse (Juvenile)

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