Bodianus solatus Gomon, 2006
Sunburnt pigfish
photo by Yau, B.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
Max. size:  35 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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