Goldstripe wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits open sand and rubble areas of seaward reefs, to depths greater than 34 m . Usually in small groups of females with single males patrolling the area .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Females light bluish gray dorsally, white ventrally, with a narrow orange stripe running from the top of the snout to the upper base of the caudal fin (where it may contain a blackish spot). Males blue-green on head and anterior portions of the body with irregular pink band and spots; their orange-yellow lateral stripe blue-edged, often with narrow extensions; a blue-edged spot at the upper portion of the pectoral fin base, and two or more similar blue-edged spots just anterior of the caudal peduncle above the lateral stripe.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldstripe wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 40 m . Tropical West Pacific: Mozambique (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Goldstripe wrasse 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 | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 153 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Goldstripe wrasse has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ceylon wrasse · Goldstripe wrasse · Sri Lankan wrasse |
| 🌍CES | kněžík cejlonský |
| 🇩🇪German | Sri-Lanka-Junker |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-do-Sri-Lanka |
| 🌍THA | ปลานกขุนทองแถบทอง |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 塞隆海豬魚 · 大鱗海豬魚 · 柳冷仔 · 金線儒艮鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halichoeres bimaculatus | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Halichoeres girardi | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Halichoeres zeylanicus | Bennett | 1833 | Synonym |
| Julis girardi | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Julis zeylonicus | Bennett | 1833 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Goldstripe wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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