Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Pacific Reefs

Belted Wrasse
Stethojulis balteata
Belted Wrasse
Category: Wrasses
Scientific Name: Stethojulis balteata
Synonyms: Stethojulis axillaris
Size: Up to 6 in. (15 cm)  
Depth: 6-50 ft. (2-15 m)
Distribution: Hawaii (Endemic)
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
 └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
  └Actinopteri (Superclass)
   └Teleostei (Class)
    └Eupercaria (Order)
     └Labridae (Family)
      └Stethojulis (Genus)











































































































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