Fivestripe wrasse
📖 Overview
Found in clear outer lagoon reefs and exposed seaward reefs. Abundant in shallow exposed areas with surge channels , with gutters, large Acropora plates and algae bottom . Benthopelagic . Males are often in small loose numbers, swimming over reef sections where small groups of females stay close to the bottom. Juveniles secretive in shallow gutters . Feed mainly on benthic crustaceans (crabs, shrimps), small fishes, gastropod mollusks, and sea urchins.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Males display with brilliant colors, red lines turning purple and often the abdomen bright yellow . Two uneven red stripes on dorsal half of body, 1 from below dorsal-fin origin onto upper caudal lobe, the other from above pectoral-fin base to caudal peduncle. Pectoral fins with green base and dark pectoral fins (Ref 9823).: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fivestripe wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fivestripe wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Pelagic spawner.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 40 m , usually 1 - 5 m . Tropical; 30°N - 32°S East Africa to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Tuamoto islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands.
🌿 Ecology
benthic crustaceans (crabs, shrimps), small fishes, gastropod mollusks, and sea urchins
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Fivestripe 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) | 161 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Fivestripe wrasse has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blackspot wrasse · Five striped surge wrasse · Fivestripe wrasse · Parrotfish · Red-banded wrasse · Red-ribbon wrasse |
| 🇫🇷French | Labre à cinq bandes |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hakobera · ハコベラ |
| 🌍TAH | po'ou |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julis coris | Lesson | 1828 | Synonym |
| Julis guentheri | Bleeker | 1862 | Synonym |
| Scarus quinquevittatus | Lay & Bennett | 1839 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma albolineum | Nichols | 1941 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma quiquevittatum | Lay & Bennett | 1839 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma quiquivittatum | Lay & Bennett | 1839 | Synonym |
| Thalassoma qunquevittatum | Lay & Bennett | 1839 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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