Pale-barred coris
📖 Overview
Found in coastal to outer reef habitats in deep gutters or along reef margins . Inhabits rocky and coral reefs, in areas with rubble, weed and sand . Found solitary .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Body greenish with pink longitudinal lines and white barring . Body greenish with several red stripes breaking into spots posteriorly and about 8 thin vertical pale bars. A black spot rimmed with yellow on posterior margin of opercle. A black spot at posterior basal portion of dorsal fin. First 2 dorsal-fin spines with flexible tips slightly longer than other dorsal-fin spines (Ref 9823).: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pale-barred coris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pale-barred coris is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 40 m . Tropical south to Victoria, Australia and New Caledonia and east to Tonga.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pale-barred coris is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 127 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pale-barred coris has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pale-barred Coris Wrasse · Pale-barred coris · Pink-lined Coris · Pink-lined Rainbow Wrasse · Pink-lined wrasse · Pinklined Wrasse · Spotfin Wrasse · Spotfin coris |
| 🌍CES | kněžík světlopruhý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sujibera · スジベラ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-arco-íris-pálido |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Coris de Barras Pálidas |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 柳冷仔 · 白線龍 · 背斑盔魚 · 背斑鸚鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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