| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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