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Lined
Wrasses, the Genus Pseudocheilinus
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Bob Fenner |
Pseudocheilinus octotaenia |
Called the "Lined" Wrasses for their obvious
horizontal markings, these are amongst the most desirable wrasses for peaceful
all-fish marine systems and reefs. All Lined Wrasse species are Indo-Pacific or
Pacific Ocean in distribution, small (about four-five inches max.), and
reclusive to the point of not being seen. Don’t let any of this dissuade you
from trying the genus. Outside of incidental losses from shipping trauma, these
diminutive beauties can make sturdy, though shy additions. Please note that as
they get used to their systems, they can develop a taste for shrimp of all
sizes, including useful ones like cleaner shrimp - you've been warned. Four of
the seven Pseudocheilinus described species are regularly offered in the trade.
| Pseudocheilinus citrinus Randall 1999. Eastern
central Pacific. To two and a half inches in length. |
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| Pseudocheilinus dispilus Randall 1999. Western Indian
Ocean, Mauritius and Reunion Islands. To three inches in length. |
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Pseudocheilinus evanidus Jordan & Evermann
1903, the Pin-Striped or Striated Wrasse (2). I like this fish’s other
common names, the Disappearing or Vanishing Wrasse for its bashfulness. To
a grand size of three inches. Indo-Pacific, including Red Sea and Hawai'i.
Two in the Red Sea.
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| Pseudocheilinus hexataenia (Bleeker 1857), the
Sixline Wrasse (2). A feisty, though small (to 4") a reef tank
species. Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea in its distribution. Aquarium
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| Pseudocheilinus ocellatus Randall 1999. Known by
several common names, take your pick: the Mystery Wrasse, the Tail Spot
Wrasse, and/or the Five Bar Wrasse. West central Pacific. To four inches
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Pseudocheilinus octotaenia Jenkins 1901, the
Eight-Lined Wrasse (2) comes in two color morphs, one more orange, the
other more pinkish in body hue. Both can become agonistic toward other
fishes. Under-crowding, over-decorating and keen observation are called
for here, as always. Indo-Pacific, including Hawai'i.. To five and a
half inches in length. Both color morphs shown in captivity.
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| Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia Schultz 1960, take a
guess, yes; the Fourline Wrasse (2), is mainly collected out of Hawai’i.
It is also a three-incher that like all members of the genus is best kept
one to a tank. Western central Pacific. To three inches total length. |
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Bibliography/Further Reading:
Randall, John E. 1999. Revision of the Indo-Pacific Labrid Fishes of the
Genus Pseudocheilinus, With Descriptions of Three New Species. Indo-Pacific
Fishes. Bernice P. Bishop, Hawai'i.
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