| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
62 cm TL (male/unsexed); 33 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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