About Larabicus quadrilineatus (Rüppell, 1835)
Nomenclature and Native Range
The four-line wrasse, whose scientific name is Larabicus quadrilineatus, is a species of wrasse native to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Habitat and Depth Range
This fish lives on coral reefs at depths ranging from the surface down to 15 meters, or 49 feet.
Feeding Habits
Juvenile four-line wrasses act as cleaner fish, while adult individuals of this species feed on coral polyps.
Maximum Size
The species reaches a maximum total length of 11.5 centimeters, which is 4.5 inches.
Genus Classification
Larabicus quadrilineatus is the only confirmed member of the genus Larabicus.
