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The Cutribbon wrasse (Stethojulis terina) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The cutribbon wrasse is a small wrasse from the northwest Pacific, around Japan and Taiwan. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a streamlined body; males are green-blue with conspicuous orange and blue longitudinal lines, females plainer with fine spots. As a reef-dweller it searches over sand and rubble bottoms for small crustaceans and worms. Like many wrasses it is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cutribbon wrasse?
The Cutribbon wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Orange and blue longitudinal lines (male); protogynous hermaphrodite
Where does the Cutribbon wrasse live?
The Cutribbon wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Cutribbon wrasse get?
The Cutribbon wrasse grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Cutribbon wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Cutribbon wrasse is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Cutribbon wrasse edible?
The Cutribbon wrasse is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Stethojulis
More from the family Labridae
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