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Larabicus quadrilineatus (Rüppell, 1835) Fourline wrasse |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in fringing reefs, among coral heads and in areas with dense coral growth (Ref. 9710). Adults feed on coral polyps while juveniles act as cleaners of other fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||