Purplelined Wrasse
📖 Overview
Purplelined Wrasse (Choerodon gymnogenys) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Presumed females rosy with blues spots on back close to dorsal fin base; 2-3 indistinct longitudinal series of pearly spots along sides; indistinct blue band around orbit continuing to snout; opercle with greenish blotch on posterior part and broad blue patch on lower half . Presumed males with 2 longitudinal streaks on upper side .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Purplelined Wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical West Pacific: Zanzibar, Tanzania and Inhambane, Mozambique (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Purplelined wrasse |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Iramokodi · イラモドキ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-dentuço-neon |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Красноглазая пеолопесия |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Lábrido de líneas moradas |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 四齒仔 · 日本裸頰寒鯛 · 日本裸頰豬齒魚 · 日本裸颊 · 猪齿鱼 · 石老 · 紫紋豬齒魚 · 紫纹猪齿鱼 · 裸頰豬魚 · 裸颊猪鱼 · 西齒 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaolopesia gymnogenys | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Peaolopesia matthaei | Valenciennes | 1839 | Heterotypic |
| Xiphocheilus gymnogenys | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Xiphochilus gymnogenys | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Purplelined Wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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