Macropharyngodon vivienae Randall, 1978
Madagascar wrasse
Macropharyngodon vivienae
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa and Madagascar.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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