Thalassoma newtoni (Osório, 1891)
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to São Tomé and Príncipe; probably further south.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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