Three-ribbon wrasse
📖 Overview
Inhabits seagrass beds and areas of mixed sand, rubble, and algae of inner reef flats and shallow lagoons. Female length is from Ref. 9137. Swims in small aggregations over large areas. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 48636.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. First spine of the anal fin is minute or imbedded . Terminal males of S. strigiventer and S. bandanensis are similar, but in S. strigiventer the uppermost lateral blue streak rather than the lowermost one extends to the tail .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Three-ribbon wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 15 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S East Africa south to Algoa Bay, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Three-ribbon 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 | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 140 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Three-ribbon 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 | Lined Rainbow-fish · lined rainbowfish · Silver-streaked rainbowfish · Silver-streaked wrasse · Silverbelly Wrasse · Silverstreak Wrasse · Silverstreaked Wrasse · Stripebelly wrasse · Stripebelly Wrasse, Three-ribbon wrasse · Striped-belly wrasse · Three-line Wrasse · three-ribbon rainbowfish · Three-ribbon wrasse |
| 🌍CES | kněžík břichopruhý |
| 🌍FIJ | drividrivi |
| 🇫🇷French | Labre au ventre rayé · Labre-ruban au ventre rayé |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Harasujibera · ハラスジベラ |
| 🌍MAL | Nihola · നിഹോള |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-ventre-prateado |
| 🌍TAH | po'ou |
| 🌍TGL | Mameng |
| 🌍THA | ปลานกขุนทองเงิน |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 柳冷仔 · 汕冷仔 · 虹紋紫胸魚 · 虹紋鸚鯛 · 虹紋龍 · 虹纹紫胸鱼 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julis renardi | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Julis strigiventer | Bennett | 1833 | Synonym |
| Stethojulis psacas | Jordan & Snyder | 1902 | Synonym |
| Stethojulis renardi | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Stethojulis strigiventor | Bennett | 1833 | Synonym |
| Stethojulis stringiventer | Bennett | 1833 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Three-ribbon wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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