Six-line Wrasse

Characteristically striped fish

The six-line wrasse is a colourful fish with a characteristic striped pattern. It lives in coral reefs, where it seeks cover among the corals and often lives alone or with a few other members of its species.

Eats parasites

The six-line wrasse is a quick swimmer and a very active fish. It is mildly aggressive towards other fish. It sometimes eats parasites from larger fish. These parasites mainly include small crustaceans, marine slaters, and other isopods.

The male and female meet briefly close to the surface, where the male fertilizes the eggs. The fry are left on their own.