Fin's Fish Guide
The Blue diesel wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Indo-Pacific, on coral-rich areas of inner lagoons, reef flats and seaward reefs.
Description
The bluestreak cleaner wrasse is a small wrasse (family Labridae) of the Indo-Pacific and one of the best-known cleaner fishes. The species reaches about 14 cm and has a slender, pale blue body with a black lateral stripe that widens towards the rear. It inhabits coral-rich areas of inner lagoons, reef flats and seaward reefs, where at fixed cleaning stations it removes parasites and dead tissue from other fishes and eats their mucus. The species is monogamous and a protogynous hermaphrodite: individuals begin as females and may change into males. It is harmless to humans and of no fishery value.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue diesel wrasse?
The Blue diesel wrasse has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Well-known cleaner fish that removes parasites from other fishes at fixed cleaning stations; monogamous and a protogynous hermaphrodite.
Where does the Blue diesel wrasse live?
The Blue diesel wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-Pacific, on coral-rich areas of inner lagoons, reef flats and seaward reefs.
How big does the Blue diesel wrasse get?
The Blue diesel wrasse grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Blue diesel wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue diesel wrasse is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue diesel wrasse edible?
The Blue diesel wrasse is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Labroides
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