Coris flavovittata

(Bennett, 1828)

Yellowstripe Coris

Range: Eastern Central Pacific Ocean: Hawaiian and Midway Islands.

Size: 20 inches (50 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits sandy areas in coastal rubble areas and usually found at depths between 50 – 300 feet (15– 90 m) where it feeds on benthic invertebrate, usually hard-shelled invertebrates.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Labridae

Genus: Coris

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Unsuitable for home aquariums.