Girella leonina (Richardson, 1846) |
photo by
Stender, K. |
Family: | Girellidae (Nibblers) | |||
Max. size: | 46 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Hong Kong to Japan (Ref. 36349); range extended to Midway Atoll, Hawaii (Ref, 48237). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky reefs (Ref. 36349). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |