| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific Ocean: Australia, Lord Howe I., Norfolk I. New Caledonia, NE New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 25-25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: absence of median predorsal scales; corner of mouth with a large canine tooth. Colouration: body of males primarily olive-green, the upper body with 0–4 rows of metallic blue spots, not overlain in black; females are unmarked and olivaceous overall (Ref. 123183). |
| Biology: |
Usually in kelp and other weedy areas at 2-25 m (Ref. 123183). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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