Red Sea Four Line Cleaner Wrasse

Red Sea Four Line Cleaner Wrasse

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Larabicus quadrilineatus

Overview
Reef Compatible: Yes
Diet: Carnivor
Temperament: Docile
Origin: Africa/Red Sea

The four-line wrasse (Larabicus quadrilineatus) is a captivating species native to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Here are some interesting details about it:

• Appearance: Adult four-line wrasses exhibit a striking pattern of four vertical lines on their elongated bodies. Their coloration includes shades of blue, yellow, and orange.

• Habitat: You’ll find them on coral reefs at depths ranging from the surface down to 15 meters (49 feet).

• Diet: While juveniles serve as cleaner fish, adults primarily feed on coral polyps.

• Size: These wrasses grow up to 11.5 centimeters (4.5 inches) in total length.

Fun fact: Larabicus quadrilineatus is the sole known member of its genus!