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Ophthalmolepis lineolata (Valenciennes, 1839) Maori wrasse |
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photo by
Schulz, S. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-13 | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal bays to offshore reefs, often in loose aggregations (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||