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Notolabrus inscriptus (Richardson, 1848) Inscribed wrasse |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia, including Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands and New Zealand, including Kermadec Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in shallow rocky reef areas and associated with kelp (Ecklonia) beds. Collected at depths of 17 m (Ref.26203). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||