Stethojulis trilineata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Three-lined rainbowfish

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Stethojulis trilineata
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
 Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea, Maldives to Samoa and Palau, north to Tokara Island, Japan, south to Montague Island (Australia).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Females spotted, males with lines (Ref. 48636).
 Biology:  Often found on exposed reefs with shallow clear water. Usually swim in loose groups along upper parts of drop-offs or above reef crests (Ref. 48636). May also be found solitary or in pairs (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 90102.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Known from Danjugan Island, Negros Occidental, San Vicente, N. Luzon (Ref. 58652), Nasugbu, Batangas (Ref. 107853), TaƱon Strait (Ref. 107276) and Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). Museum: Western Calatagan, Batangas, UPZM 5419. Also Ref. 393, 2334, 48613, 53416.

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 26.11.92
 Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 20.05.13
 Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 06.05.94

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