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Bodianus frenchii (Klunzinger, 1879) Foxfish |
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photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur inshore (Ref. 75154). Found in oceanic reefs in 10-40 m, usually in caves (Ref. 9002). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||