| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae |
| Max. size: |
36.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 157 - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: warm temperate waters of eastern Australia and New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Predorsal scales 15-24, reaching forward just in advance of above posterior margin of orbit; cheek scales extending forward only to corner of mouth; scales absent on lower jaw; teeth on dental ridge of each jaw in a single row, those anteriorly small but distinct, close behind and in line with prominent anterior canines; posterior tips of dorsal and anal fins rounded; caudal fin truncate to slightly rounded; red above and white below with two large white blotches above lateral line below spinous portion of dorsal fin; pectoral fins bright yellow (Ref. 44106). |
| Biology: |
Adults are found in caves and archways on reefs (Ref. 44106). Likely to occur in depths greater than 250 m (Ref. 44106). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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