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lined wrasse (Anampses lineatus)
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Labridae

lined wrasse

Anampses lineatus

Blue green lines cross an orange brown ground

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

The lined wrasse, Anampses lineatus, is a species of wrasse native to the Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to South Africa east to Bali. This species can be found at depths from 10 to 45 m (33 to 148 ft) (though usually below 20 m (66 ft)) in lagoons and on reefs. It can reach a length of 13 cm (5.1 in).

Family
Labridae
Maximum length
13 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4392 ) and east to Bali, Indonesia.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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