Linedcheek Wrasse

The cheek-lined wrasse, bandcheek wrasse, or cheek-lined Maori wrasse (Oxycheilinus digramma), is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and can also be found in the aquarium trade. The fish grows to about 40 cm (16 in) in standard length. The side of the fish's head has horizontal stripes, while the front of the head has red spots. Coloring of the fish varies from pale gray to purple. Aquarium specimens are less tense than their wild counterparts.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Linedcheek Wrasse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Oxycheilinus unifasciatus
• Cheilinus oxycephalus
• Oxycheilinus celebicus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Labriformes

Family

Labridae

Genus

Oxycheilinus

Species

Oxycheilinus digramma

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