Macropharyngodon vivienae Randall, 1978 Madagascar wrasse |
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 |