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Coris bulbifrons Randall & Kuiter, 1982 Doubleheader |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia, Lord Howe Island, Middleton Reef, and Norfolk Island. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 9710); in shallow waters, generally in less than 20 m; usually in small groups with a large male dominating; with the young being collected in tide pools (Ref. 33411). Feeds mainly on gastropods and pelecypods; also on crabs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 (B2ab(ii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||