Leptojulis lambdastigma Randall & Ferraris, 1981
Leptojulis lambdastigma
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  13.65 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 91 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Taiwan and the Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Head pointed. Mouth oblique; large for the genus, maxillary nearly reaching a vertical at front edge of orbit. Gill rakers short, the longest on first gill arch about 1/3 length of longest gill filaments. Thoracic scales about half height of those on the side of the body, becoming smaller ventroanteriorly. Small scales on nape extending forward nearly to a vertical at rear edge of orbit. Dorsal spine progressively longer; caudal fin rounded; first pelvic fin ray elongate, especially in large males (Ref. 12420).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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