Sixbar wrasse
📖 Overview
Occurs in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, slopes and along drop-offs to moderate depths. Occurs in small, loose groups . Feeds on benthic and planktonic crustaceans, small fishes, and foraminiferans.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Color pattern remains similar with growth with terminal males becoming gaudier than primary males . Pale green with 6 dark bars, last two as saddles over the tail. Head with pink bands radiating from eye in large adults .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sixbar wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sixbar wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 15 m , usually 0 - 15 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 30°N - 32°S East Africa to the Line and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to the Lord Howe and Austral islands.
🌿 Ecology
benthic and planktonic crustaceans, small fishes, and foraminiferans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halichoeres iris | Seale | 1910 | Synonym |
| Julis dorsalis | Quoy & Gaimard | 1834 | Synonym |
| Julis erythropterus | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Julis prostigma | Kuhl & van Hasselt | 1839 | Synonym |
| Julis schwanenfeldii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Julis semifasciatus | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Julis urostigma | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Labrus pulcherrimus | Forster | 1839 | Synonym |
| Labrus quindecimaculeatus | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Sparus hardwicke | Bennett | 1830 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma hardwichei | Bennett | 1830 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma hardwickei | Bennett | 1830 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma schwanefeldi | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma schwanenfeldii | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma schwaneveldi | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 34 records indexed .
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