Thalassoma virens Gilbert, 1890
photo by Victor, B.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands (Ref. 9311). Range extends to Baja California during El NiƱo (Victor, pers. comm.).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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