Suezichthys cyanolaemus
Blue-throated rainbow wrasse | Blue-throated Wrasse
Similar Species
Distribution
Localised
Description
The horizontal lines of fine blue spots and dark oblique patches in the upper half of the body characterise the species. Males with three oblique blue lines through eye, rows of blue spots along body and top corner of tail translucent. Females and juveniles with ocelli at rear of dorsal fin and upper tail base. Distinguished from S. arquatus (Painted Rainbow Wrasse) by distribution and lack of ocellus at front of dorsal fin.
Information
Max Size: 10 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 17.8-24.9°C
Depth: 1-6 m
Habitat Generalization Index: N/A
Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.
Conservation and Rarity
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Occurrence: Common (21.1% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Few (2 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney