Quick facts

Latin nameLarabicus quadrilineatus

Size: 15 cm

Distribution: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

Rarely observed territorial interaction between two individuals. During aggressive encounters, fish may lock jaws and wrestle briefly before separating.

Two fourline wrasses locking jaws during territorial fight

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This species is included in our Reef Fishes of the Coral Triangle featuring reef fish photographed in their natural environment.