Sixline wrasse
📖 Overview
Occurs in seaward reefs among coral branches. Also in clear coastal waters, dense coral habitats on shallow reef crest or slopes to depth of about 20 m. Usually occurs in small loose groups. A shy species, usually swimming amongst the protection of coral branches . Feeds mainly on small crustaceans . Secretive .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Identified by the brightly color lined pattern and the small ocellus on the caudal fin base .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sixline wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 35 m , usually 4 - 35 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 32°N - 36°S, 24°E - 136°W south to Natal, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Sixline 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 | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 162 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sixline 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 | pyjama · Six-line wrasse · Six-lined Wrasse · Sixline Pigmy Wrasse, Sixline wrasse · sixline wrasse · sixstripe wrasse |
| 🌍CES | pyskoun šestipruhý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Sekslinjet læbefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Sechsstreifen-Lippfisch |
| 🌍DIV | Hikaa |
| 🇫🇷French | Labre pygmée à six lignes · Labre six-lignes |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Labro a sei linee |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Nisemochino-uo · Nisemochinouo · ニセモチノウオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-seis-linhas |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Краснополосый псевдохейлин |
| 🌍SMO | Sugale-manifi · Sugale-tusitusi |
| 🌍TGL | Mameng |
| 🌍THA | ปลานกขุนทองเจ็ดเส้น |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 六带拟唇鱼 · 六帶擬唇魚 · 六帶擬鸚鯛 · 六線龍 · 汕冷仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? hexateania | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| ? spec | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Cheilinus hexataenia | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Cossyphus echis | Guichenot | 1869 | Synonym |
| Pseudocheilinus hexataenis | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pseudocheilinus hexateania | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pseudocheilinus psittaculus | Kner & Steindachner | 1867 | Synonym |
| Pseudocheilinus spec | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pseudocheinilus hexateania | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pseudocheinilus spec | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Pseudolabrus hexataenia | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sixline wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 39 records indexed .
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