Stethojulis Maculata

📖 Overview

Stethojulis Maculata (Stethojulis maculata), first described by Schmidt, 1931 is a medium-sized fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13. Initial phase brownish above, paler underside marked with a series of dark spots following scale rows, often appearing as a cross-hatched pattern. Below eye with distinct yellow line. Terminal phase with olivaceous dorsally, pale ventrally, with a series of 4 large vertically elongate blackish bars on side of body from beneath pectoral fins to above first 3 anal-fin rays. A bright yellow spot posterior to upper gill opening (Ref 9823).: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stethojulis Maculata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Stethojulis Maculata.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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