Pinstriped Wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus

Pinstriped Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) is a reef-associated Indo-Pacific wrasse with a yellow-green body, fine blue striping, and a dark tail spot. It is not a major angling target; most captures are incidental on light tackle around coral rubble and reefs.

海水

Pinstriped Wrasse reference image — Rickard Zerpe, cc-by, via Wikimedia Commons. 来源： Wikimedia Commons.

识别要点

Slender wrasse with fine dark pinstripes running lengthwise on the body
Distinct dark spot near the upper base of the tail
Yellow-green to greenish body with a pointed snout and continuous dorsal fin

栖息地

Shallow coral reefs, reef flats, lagoon edges, and adjacent sand-and-rubble bottoms with scattered coral; typically in warm tropical marine water.

饵料备注

Small pieces of shrimp, squid, crab, or marine worms on tiny hooks can take it when present; very small soft plastics or micro jigs may also work, but it is usually caught incidentally rather than targeted.

行为

Diurnal and active over open reef structure, picking small crustaceans, worms, and other benthic invertebrates from the bottom and among coral heads; juveniles often use shallower sheltered reef areas.

注意事项

Reef-caught individuals may carry ciguatera risk depending on location; avoid consuming larger reef fish from risky tropical areas unless local guidance says it is safe. Handle carefully around coral to avoid cuts.

钓法备注

Use ultralight tackle, small hooks, and light leaders near reef edges or sand pockets beside coral; fish close to bottom with a natural presentation and be ready for quick strikes. Avoid heavy terminal gear that spooks small wrasses.