| Labridae (Wrasses) |
| 62 cm TL (male/unsexed); 33 cm TL (female) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m |
| Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia. |
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| Adults are found in coastal rocky areas at depths to about 40 m (Ref. 26878). Protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Max. length for female species (Bernard Yau, pers. Comm., 2000). |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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