The fivestripe wrasse (Thalassoma quinquevittatum), also known as the red-ribbon wrasse, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a wrasse, from the family Labridae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Fivestripe 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
- Thalassoma rueppellii
- Stethojulis trilineata
- Coris caudimacula
- Halichoeres ornatissimus
- Thalassoma purpureum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Labriformes
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Thalassoma
- Species
- Thalassoma quinquevittatum
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