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title: Bluelined Wrasse (Stethojulis albovittata)
scientific_name: Stethojulis albovittata
common_name: Bluelined Wrasse
taxon: Wrasse
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-10-28T18:50:17.689Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Bluelined Wrasse, Stethojulis albovittata, Wrasse, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/wrasse/bluelined-wrasse
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# Bluelined Wrasse (*Stethojulis albovittata*)

**Taxon:** Wrasse (*Labridae*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


Stethojulis albovittatus, commonly known as the blueline wrasse, whitelined wrasse, or rainbowfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Labridae. This species inhabits coral reefs and is known for its predation on small invertebrates. Geographically, it is distributed across the Indian Ocean, ranging from the Red Sea to southern Africa, and extends to the islands of Bali and Sumatra. The blueline wrasse is found primarily in reef environments, including reef flats, clear lagoons, and seaward reefs, where it actively feeds during the day on small invertebrates, particularly crustaceans and mollusks. It has also been observed in rocky regions of Réunion and seagrass beds off the coast of Mozambique. Typically, this species is seen either solitarily or in small groups, consisting of one male accompanied by a few females.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/wrasse/bluelined-wrasse)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*