| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed); 30 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia (southern Queensland to Victoria) and New Zealand. Also Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and the Kermadec Islands (Ref. 8879). Previously confused with Bodianus vulpinus, a West Australian endemic, Bodianus oxycephalus from Japan, and other similar species at Easter Island and Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found offshore, on deep reefs or islands (Ref. 9002). 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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