| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
24.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 50 - 75 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Somalia, Mozambique, Natal (South Africa), Mauritius, Réunion, and southern Japan. Likely at Seychelles (Ref. 1623) if Lepidaplois luteopunctatus is a synonym of Bodianus leucosticticus. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Adults reddish to purplish brown on head, body dull yellow; longitudinal row of 3 pale yellow spots along back; small black spot centered at base of caudal fin; 2 black spots on soft anal fin; large black spot on pelvic fins; blackish spot anteriorly on dorsal fin (Ref. 4392). Juveniles reddish brown with rows of white blotches and small spots; black spots on fins (Ref. 4392). |
| Biology: |
Adults are usually found at moderate depths (50 m). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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